How severe is CVE-2008-0073?

CVE-2008-0073 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-0073 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 9% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-0073?

CVE-2008-0073 affects Xine Xine-lib. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-0073?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2008-0073 published?

CVE-2008-0073 was published on 2008-03-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-0073

CVE-2008-0073 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Xine Xine-lib with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-189.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 9% (95th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-189
Affected product: Xine Xine-lib
Published: 2008-03-24
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Array index error in the sdpplin_parse function in input/libreal/sdpplin.c in xine-lib 1.1.10.1 allows remote RTSP servers to execute arbitrary code via a large streamid SDP parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-0073?: Array index error in the sdpplin_parse function in input/libreal/sdpplin.c in xine-lib 1.1.10.1 allows remote RTSP servers to execute arbitrary code via a large streamid SDP parameter.
How severe is CVE-2008-0073?: CVE-2008-0073 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-0073 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 9% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-0073?: CVE-2008-0073 affects Xine Xine-lib. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0073?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-0073 published?: CVE-2008-0073 was published on 2008-03-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:xine:xine-lib:1.1.10.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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