Vulnerability Description
Integer signedness error in DivX Web Player 1.4.2.7, and possibly earlier versions, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a DivX file containing a crafted Stream Format (STRF) chunk, which triggers a heap-based buffer overflow.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Divx | Divx Web Player | <= 1.4.2.7 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33196Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2008-57/Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/502701/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/34523
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1022061
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1044Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/49908
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33196Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2008-57/Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/502701/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/34523
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1022061
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1044Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/49908
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-5259?
CVE-2008-5259 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (HIGH). Integer signedness error in DivX Web Player 1.4.2.7, and possibly earlier versions, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a DivX file containing a crafted Stream Format (STRF) chunk, w...
How severe is CVE-2008-5259?
CVE-2008-5259 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 9.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-5259?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Divx Divx Web Player.