CVE-2008-1419

CVE-2008-1419 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Xiph.org Libvorbis with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. 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-20.

Key facts

Description

Xiph.org libvorbis 1.2.0 and earlier does not properly handle a zero value for codebook.dim, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash or infinite loop) or trigger an integer overflow.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-1419?
Xiph.org libvorbis 1.2.0 and earlier does not properly handle a zero value for codebook.dim, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash or infinite loop) or trigger an integer overflow.
How severe is CVE-2008-1419?
CVE-2008-1419 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-1419 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-1419?
CVE-2008-1419 primarily affects Xiph.org Libvorbis. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1419?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-1419 published?
CVE-2008-1419 was published on 2008-05-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (6)

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