PatchTheCVECVE-2008-5234: Multiple heap-based buffer overflows in xine-lib 1.1.12, and other versions before 1.1.15, allow remote attack
CVE-2008-5234 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 9.3) affecting xine-lib. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Multiple heap-based buffer overflows in xine-lib 1.1.12, and other versions before 1.1.15, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via vectors related to (1) a crafted metadata atom size processed by the parse_moov_atom function in demux_qt.c and (2) frame reading in the id3v23_interp_frame function in id3.c. NOTE: as of 20081122, it is possible that vector 1 has not been fixed in 1.1.15.
Why this priority
- Critical severity
- EPSS top 7%: very likely to be exploited
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 9.3 (High) |
| EPSS exploit chance | 5.7% (top 7%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-119 |
| Published | 2008-11-26 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-16 |
Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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-2008-5234?
xine-lib: upgrade to newer than 1.1.14. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2008-5234 being exploited?
CVE-2008-5234 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-2008-5234 affect?
CVE-2008-5234 affects xine-lib. Severity is high (CVSS 9.3). Multiple heap-based buffer overflows in xine-lib 1.1.12, and other versions before 1.1.15, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via vectors related to (1) a crafted metadata atom size processed by the parse_moov_atom function in
How urgent is CVE-2008-5234?
Priority 56/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 7%: very likely to be exploited
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