CVE-2008-0486: Array index vulnerability in libmpdemux/demux_audio.c in MPlayer 1.0rc2 and SVN before r25917, and possibly ea

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2008-0486 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting mplayer, xine-lib. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Array index vulnerability in libmpdemux/demux_audio.c in MPlayer 1.0rc2 and SVN before r25917, and possibly earlier versions, as used in Xine-lib 1.1.10, might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted FLAC tag, which triggers a buffer overflow.

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 7%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	5.4% (top 7%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-189
Published	2008-02-05
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: mplayer · xine

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2008-02-05 12:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:49 UTCUpdated Record last modified

mplayer mplayer DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.02rc2

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.02rc2

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy mplayer || rpm -q mplayer || mplayer --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.02rc2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison mplayer sudo apt install mplayer=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.02rc2> sudo apt-mark hold mplayer

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list mplayer sudo dnf downgrade mplayer-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.02rc2> sudo dnf versionlock add mplayer

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

xine xine-lib DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.1.10

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.1.10

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy xine-lib || rpm -q xine-lib || xine-lib --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.1.10 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison xine-lib sudo apt install xine-lib=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.1.10> sudo apt-mark hold xine-lib

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list xine-lib sudo dnf downgrade xine-lib-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.1.10> sudo dnf versionlock add xine-lib

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2008-0486?

mplayer: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation; xine-lib: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2008-0486 being exploited?

CVE-2008-0486 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2008-0486 affect?

CVE-2008-0486 affects mplayer, xine-lib. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Array index vulnerability in libmpdemux/demux_audio.c in MPlayer 1.0rc2 and SVN before r25917, and possibly earlier versions, as used in Xine-lib 1.1.10, might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted FLAC tag, which t

How urgent is CVE-2008-0486?

Priority 54/100. High severity; EPSS top 7%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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References

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