CVE-2008-1878: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2008-1878: Stack-based buffer overflow in the demux_nsf_send_chunk function in src/demuxers/demux_nsf.c in xine-lib 1....

Stack-based buffer overflow in the demux_nsf_send_chunk function in src/demuxers/demux_nsf.c in xine-lib 1.1.12 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long NSF title.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 08:41 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2008-1878 is a memory corruption flaw in xine-lib, a multimedia playback library. A specially crafted NSF audio file with an overly long title can crash software using the library and may allow code execution. The main business concern is legacy systems processing untrusted media files. Exposure is most likely on legacy Linux systems or applications still using xine-lib 1.1.12 or earlier, especially where users or automated workflows open, index, or transcode untrusted NSF media files. The bundle does not identify affected downstream applications beyond xine-lib. Prioritize remediation on any system that processes untrusted media. For modern environments without xine-lib, urgency is low. For legacy desktop, kiosk, or media-processing systems, treat this as high priority because the flaw may move beyond crashes into code execution. Mitigation focus: Upgrade xine-lib using vendor updates from the relevant distribution.; Remove or isolate xine-lib where NSF processing is unnecessary.; Treat untrusted NSF media files as hostile until patched..

Prepared: Jun 28, 2026, 19:09 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Apr 17, 2008, 22:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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FEDORA-2008-3326CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_FEDORA
FEDORA-2008-3353CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_FEDORA
5458CVE reference · exploit, x_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB
xinelib-demuxnsfsendchunk-bo(41865)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF

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