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CVE-2008-5243 Details
Description
The real_parse_headers function in demux_real.c in xine-lib 1.1.12, and other 1.1.15 and earlier versions, relies on an untrusted input length value to "reindex into an allocated buffer," which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted value, probably an array index error.
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Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-20 | Improper Input Validation | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| xine xine-lib | <= 1.1.15 0.9.13 1 rc0a 1 rc1 1 rc2 1 rc3 1 rc3a 1 rc3b 1 rc3c 1 rc4 1 rc4a 1 rc5 1 rc6a 1 rc7 1 rc8 1.0 1.0.1 1.0.2 1.0.3a 1.1.0 1.1.1 1.1.2 1.1.3 1.1.4 1.1.5 1.1.6 1.1.7 1.1.8 1.1.9 1.1.9.1 1.1.10 1.1.10.1 1.1.11 1.1.11.1 1.1.12 1.1.13 1.1.14 1_beta1 1_beta2 1_beta3 1_beta4 1_beta5 1_beta6 1_beta7 1_beta8 1_beta9 1_beta10 1_beta11 1_beta12 |
CPE
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Change History
7 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 16, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Apr 23, 2026 | Status Change | [email protected] |
| Nov 21, 2024 | CVE Modified | CVE |
| May 14, 2024 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Oct 11, 2018 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Aug 8, 2017 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Nov 26, 2008 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |