CVE-2008-5238: Integer overflow in the real_parse_mdpr function in demux_real.c in xine-lib 1.1.12, and other versions before

Q: How do I fix CVE-2008-5238?

xine: upgrade to newer than 1.1.14. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2008-5238 being exploited?

CVE-2008-5238 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2008-5238 affect?

CVE-2008-5238 affects xine. Severity is high (CVSS 7.1). Integer overflow in the real_parse_mdpr function in demux_real.c in xine-lib 1.1.12, and other versions before 1.1.15, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted stream_name

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HIGH 7.1UPGRADE

CVE-2008-5238 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.1) affecting xine. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Integer overflow in the real_parse_mdpr function in demux_real.c in xine-lib 1.1.12, and other versions before 1.1.15, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted stream_name_size field.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.1 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	3.6% (top 10%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-189
Published	2008-11-26
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: xine

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2008-11-26 01:30 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:59 UTCUpdated Record last modified

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Affected: <= 1.1.14 · 0.9.13 · 1 beta1 · 1 beta10 · 1 beta11 · 1 beta12 · 1 beta2 · 1 beta3

Fixed in: newer than 1.1.14

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.1.14 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade xine

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade xine

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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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-2008-5238?

xine: upgrade to newer than 1.1.14. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2008-5238 being exploited?

CVE-2008-5238 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-2008-5238 affect?

CVE-2008-5238 affects xine. Severity is high (CVSS 7.1). Integer overflow in the real_parse_mdpr function in demux_real.c in xine-lib 1.1.12, and other versions before 1.1.15, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted stream_name

How urgent is CVE-2008-5238?

Priority 47/100. High severity

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CVE-2008-5235 HIGH 9.3 UPGRADE Heap-based buffer overflow in the demux_real_send_chunk function in src/demuxers/demux_real.c in xine-lib befo

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