HIGH
CVE-2008-0486
CWE-189Published: February 5, 2008· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
7.5
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
Array index vulnerability in libmpdemux/demux_audio.c in MPlayer 1.0rc2 and SVN before r25917, and possibly earlier versions, as used in Xine-lib 1.1.10, might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted FLAC tag, which triggers a buffer overflow.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2008-0486 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityP
IntegrityP
AvailabilityP
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Affected Vendors & Products
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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NVD Detail
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (66)
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http://secunia.com/advisories/28779Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/28801Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/28918Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/28955Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/28956Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/28989Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/29141Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/29307Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/29323Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/29601Vendor Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2008-0486
CVSS Score7.5 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-189
CISA KEVNo
Affected2 vendor(s)
PublishedFeb 5, 2008
Related CVEs (CWE-189)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2008-0486 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.