CVE-2008-5381: Buffer overflow in the URL processing in ffdshow (aka ffdshow-tryout) before SVN revision 2347 allows remote a

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HIGH 9.3MITIGATE

CVE-2008-5381 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 9.3) affecting ffdshow. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Buffer overflow in the URL processing in ffdshow (aka ffdshow-tryout) before SVN revision 2347 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long URL.

Why this priority

Critical severity
EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.3 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	4.8% (top 8%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-119
Published	2008-12-09
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: ffdshow-tryout

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2008-12-09 00:30 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:59 UTCUpdated Record last modified

ffdshow-tryout ffdshow MITIGATE

Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

No fixed or unaffected release known

Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory, disable the affected feature, or restrict network access.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2008-5381?

ffdshow: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2008-5381 being exploited?

CVE-2008-5381 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-2008-5381 affect?

CVE-2008-5381 affects ffdshow. Severity is high (CVSS 9.3). Buffer overflow in the URL processing in ffdshow (aka ffdshow-tryout) before SVN revision 2347 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long URL.

How urgent is CVE-2008-5381?

Priority 56/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited

References

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