CVE-2008-5032: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2008-5032: Stack-based buffer overflow in VideoLAN VLC media player 0.5.0 through 0.9.5 might allow user-assisted atta...

Stack-based buffer overflow in VideoLAN VLC media player 0.5.0 through 0.9.5 might allow user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via the header of an invalid CUE image file, related to modules/access/vcd/cdrom.c. NOTE: this identifier originally included an issue related to RealText, but that issue has been assigned a separate identifier, CVE-2008-5036.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 10:40 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

A malicious or malformed CUE image file could crash or potentially take control of old VLC media player installations. The attacker would need a user to open the file. This mainly matters where very old VLC versions remain on desktops, kiosks, lab systems, or media-processing workstations. Exposure is limited to systems running VLC media player 0.5.0 through 0.9.5. Modern managed endpoints are unlikely to be affected unless legacy software is retained for compatibility, offline media workflows, or unmanaged user-installed applications. Treat as a legacy software cleanup item with potential code-execution impact. Prioritize if old VLC exists on user workstations or media-handling systems; otherwise handle through routine endpoint hygiene and unsupported software removal. Mitigation focus: Inventory VLC versions on managed and unmanaged endpoints.; Upgrade VLC to a vendor-supported release newer than affected 0.9.5.; Remove unsupported legacy VLC builds where upgrade is not possible..

Prepared: Jun 28, 2026, 18:15 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Nov 10, 2008, 16:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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vlcmediaplayer-cue-bo(46375)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
oval:org.mitre.oval:def:14798CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature

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