CVE-2008-5237
CWE-189Published: November 26, 2008· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
Official Description
Multiple integer overflows in xine-lib 1.1.12, and other 1.1.15 and earlier versions, allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via (1) crafted width and height values that are not validated by the mymng_process_header function in demux_mng.c before use in an allocation calculation or (2) crafted current_atom_size and string_size values processed by the parse_reference_atom function in demux_qt.c for an RDRF_ATOM string.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2008-5237 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.
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Quick Facts
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2008-5237 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts