CVE-2008-5246: Multiple heap-based buffer overflows in xine-lib before 1.1.15 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary cod

Q: How do I fix CVE-2008-5246?

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

Q: Is CVE-2008-5246 being exploited?

CVE-2008-5246 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-2008-5246 affect?

CVE-2008-5246 affects xine-lib. Severity is high (CVSS 9.3). Multiple heap-based buffer overflows in xine-lib before 1.1.15 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via vectors that send ID3 data to the (1) id3v22_interp_frame and (2) id3v24_interp_frame functions in src/demuxers/id3.c. NOTE

Q: How urgent is CVE-2008-5246?

Priority 56/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 7%: very likely to be exploited

This month

HIGH 9.3UPGRADE

CVE-2008-5246 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 before 1.1.15 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via vectors that send ID3 data to the (1) id3v22_interp_frame and (2) id3v24_interp_frame functions in src/demuxers/id3.c. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.

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

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

xine xine-lib UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.1.14 · 0.9.13 · 1 rc0a · 1 rc1 · 1 rc2 · 1 rc3 · 1 rc3a · 1 rc3b

Fixed in: newer than 1.1.14

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

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

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade xine-lib

Note

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

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2008-5246?

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

Is CVE-2008-5246 being exploited?

CVE-2008-5246 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-2008-5246 affect?

CVE-2008-5246 affects xine-lib. Severity is high (CVSS 9.3). Multiple heap-based buffer overflows in xine-lib before 1.1.15 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via vectors that send ID3 data to the (1) id3v22_interp_frame and (2) id3v24_interp_frame functions in src/demuxers/id3.c. NOTE

How urgent is CVE-2008-5246?

Priority 56/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 7%: very likely to be exploited

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