Multiple heap-based buffer overflows in xine-lib 1.1.12, and other versions before 1.1.15, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via vectors related to (1) a crafted metadata atom size processed by the parse_moov_atom function in demux_qt.c and (2) frame reading in the id3v23_interp_frame function in id3.c. NOTE: as of 20081122, it is possible that vector 1 has not been fixed in 1.1.15.
CVE-2008-5234
NONECVSS 0.0
0.0
EchelonGraph verdictMonitorLow exploitation likelihood right now — keep watching.
- No confirmed exploitation signals yet
CISA-KEV: Not listedEPSS: 6%CVSS: —Exploit: NoneExposed: 0
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- CVSS v3
- —
- EG Score
- 0.0(none)
- EPSS
- 92.2%
- KEV
- Not listed
Published
November 26, 2008
Last Modified
April 23, 2026
References (34)
- cve@mitrehttp://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-02/msg00002.html
- cve@mitrehttp://secunia.com/advisories/31502
- cve@mitrehttp://secunia.com/advisories/31827
- cve@mitrehttp://secunia.com/advisories/33544
- cve@mitrehttp://securityreason.com/securityalert/4648
- cve@mitrehttp://securitytracker.com/id?1020703
- cve@mitrehttp://sourceforge.net/project/shownotes.php?release_id=619869
- cve@mitrehttp://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2009:020
- cve@mitrehttp://www.ocert.org/analysis/2008-008/analysis.txt
- cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/495674/100/0/threaded
- cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30797
- cve@mitrehttp://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2382
- cve@mitrehttps://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/44633
- cve@mitrehttps://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/44647
- cve@mitrehttps://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-September/msg00174.html
Patch Availability(1)
| Vendor / Ecosystem | Fixed in / Patch | Released | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| ubuntu | libxine1 (1.1.15-0ubuntu3.1) @ intrepid | 2026-05-30 | ubuntu |
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Frequently asked(4)
What is CVE-2008-5234?
CVE-2008-5234 is a none vulnerability published on November 26, 2008. Multiple heap-based buffer overflows in xine-lib 1.1.12, and other versions before 1.1.15, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via vectors related to (1) a crafted metadata atom size processed by the parsemoovatom function in demuxqt.c and (2) frame reading in the id3v23interp_frame…
When was CVE-2008-5234 disclosed?
CVE-2008-5234 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on November 26, 2008, with the most recent update on April 23, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.
Is CVE-2008-5234 actively exploited?
CVE-2008-5234 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 92.2% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.
How do I remediate CVE-2008-5234?
Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2008-5234, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.
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