xine-lib 1.1.12, and other versions before 1.1.15, does not check for failure of malloc in circumstances including (1) the mymng_process_header function in demux_mng.c, (2) the open_mod_file function in demux_mod.c, and (3) frame_buffer allocation in the real_parse_audio_specific_data function in demux_real.c, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted media file.
Published 2008-11-26 01:30:00
Updated 2018-10-11 20:54:26
Source MITRE
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Vulnerability category: OverflowExecute codeDenial of service

Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2008-5233

Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days: 2.80%

Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less: ~ 89 % EPSS Score History EPSS FAQ

CVSS scores for CVE-2008-5233

Base Score Base Severity CVSS Vector Exploitability Score Impact Score Score Source
4.3
MEDIUM AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
8.6
2.9
NIST

CWE ids for CVE-2008-5233

References for CVE-2008-5233

Products affected by CVE-2008-5233

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