CVE-2008-1912

CVE-2008-1912 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Divx Divx Player with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 12% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in DivX Player 6.7 build 6.7.0.22 and earlier allows user-assisted remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or execute arbitrary code via a long subtitle in a .SRT file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-1912?
Stack-based buffer overflow in DivX Player 6.7 build 6.7.0.22 and earlier allows user-assisted remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or execute arbitrary code via a long subtitle in a .SRT file.
How severe is CVE-2008-1912?
CVE-2008-1912 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2008-1912 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 12% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-1912?
CVE-2008-1912 affects Divx Divx Player. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1912?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2008-1912 published?
CVE-2008-1912 was published on 2008-04-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

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