CVE-2009-0698: Integer overflow in the 4xm demuxer (demuxers/demux_4xm.c) in xine-lib 1.1.16.1 allows remote attackers to cau

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2009-0698 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting xine-lib. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Integer overflow in the 4xm demuxer (demuxers/demux_4xm.c) in xine-lib 1.1.16.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a 4X movie file with a large current_track value, a similar issue to CVE-2009-0385.

Why this priority

High severity

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	3.6% (top 10%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-189
Published	2009-02-23
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): Red Hat, Inc. · Vendor: xine

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2009-02-23 15:30 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:05 UTCUpdated Record last modified

xine xine-lib DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.1.16.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.1.16.1

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 1.1.16.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison xine-lib sudo apt install xine-lib=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.1.16.1> 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_1.1.16.1> 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-2009-0698?

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

Is CVE-2009-0698 being exploited?

CVE-2009-0698 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-2009-0698 affect?

CVE-2009-0698 affects xine-lib. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Integer overflow in the 4xm demuxer (demuxers/demux_4xm.c) in xine-lib 1.1.16.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a 4X movie file with a large current_track value, a similar

How urgent is CVE-2009-0698?

Priority 49/100. High severity

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