CVE-2008-5245: xine-lib before 1.1.15 performs V4L video frame preallocation before ascertaining the required length, whic...

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is an old xine-lib multimedia library flaw in versions before 1.1.15. The library could allocate a Video4Linux frame buffer before knowing the required size, possibly causing a buffer overflow. Public metadata does not define severity, exact impact, or attack path. Treat it mainly as legacy software risk unless xine-lib remains installed on systems processing untrusted media or capture inputs. Exposure is likely limited to legacy Linux or Unix environments with xine-lib/libxine installed, especially media players or applications linked against it. Risk depends on whether affected builds are reachable through V4L capture handling or untrusted media workflows. The source bundle does not identify products beyond xine-lib or affected CPEs. Low immediate urgency for most modern environments because this is a 2008 library issue with unknown severity and no cited active exploitation. Give it scheduled remediation priority during legacy software cleanup, raising urgency if xine-lib remains on production endpoints or servers that process untrusted media or camera inputs. Mitigation focus: Upgrade xine-lib/libxine to 1.1.15 or a vendor-backported fixed package.; Apply relevant SUSE or Mandriva distribution advisories where those packages are in use.; Remove xine-lib from systems that do not need legacy media playback or capture support..

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Jun 28, 2026, 11:41 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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