How severe is CVE-2008-1878?

CVE-2008-1878 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2008-1878 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 15% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-1878?

CVE-2008-1878 primarily affects Xine Xine-lib. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-1878?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2008-1878 published?

CVE-2008-1878 was published on 2008-04-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-1878

CVE-2008-1878 is a high-severity vulnerability in Xine Xine-lib with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 15% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 15% (96th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Xine Xine-lib
Published: 2008-04-17
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-1878?: 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.
How severe is CVE-2008-1878?: CVE-2008-1878 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2008-1878 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 15% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-1878?: CVE-2008-1878 primarily affects Xine Xine-lib. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1878?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2008-1878 published?: CVE-2008-1878 was published on 2008-04-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (8)

cpe:2.3:a:xine:xine-lib:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:xine:xine-lib:1.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:xine:xine-lib:1.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:xine:xine-lib:1.1.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:xine:xine-lib:1.1.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:xine:xine-lib:1.1.10.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:xine:xine-lib:1.1.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:xine:xine-lib:1.1.11.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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