CVE-2008-0238: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2008-0238: Multiple heap-based buffer overflows in the rmff_dump_cont function in input/libreal/rmff.c in xine-lib 1.1...

Multiple heap-based buffer overflows in the rmff_dump_cont function in input/libreal/rmff.c in xine-lib 1.1.9 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the SDP (1) Title, (2) Author, or (3) Copyright attribute, related to the rmff_dump_header function, different vectors than CVE-2008-0225. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 07:39 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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This issue affects xine-lib 1.1.9, a media playback library. A specially crafted SDP/RealMedia metadata field could trigger heap memory corruption and may allow arbitrary code execution. The source bundle does not provide CVSS, confirmed affected downstream products, or active exploitation evidence. Exposure is most likely in legacy systems, Linux distributions, or applications using xine-lib 1.1.9 to process untrusted SDP or RealMedia-style streams. The bundle does not enumerate downstream products or exact fixed versions. Treat as a high-priority legacy exposure if xine-lib 1.1.9 is present and processes untrusted media. Business urgency is lower where the library is absent, unsupported media types are blocked, or systems are fully patched. Mitigation focus: Identify systems or applications using xine-lib 1.1.9.; Apply vendor packages from relevant Gentoo, Ubuntu, or Mandriva guidance.; Check current vendor advisories if exact fixed versions are unclear..

Prepared: Jun 28, 2026, 19:45 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Jan 11, 2008, 21:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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