CVE-2008-5238

CVE-2008-5238 is a high-severity vulnerability in Xine with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.1. 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: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.1)
• EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (88th percentile)
• Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
• Weakness: CWE-189
• Affected product: Xine
• Published: 2008-11-26
• Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Integer overflow in the real_parse_mdpr function in demux_real.c in xine-lib 1.1.12, and other versions before 1.1.15, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted stream_name_size field.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-5238?

Integer overflow in the real_parse_mdpr function in demux_real.c in xine-lib 1.1.12, and other versions before 1.1.15, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted stream_name_size field.

How severe is CVE-2008-5238?

CVE-2008-5238 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.1, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2008-5238 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-5238?

CVE-2008-5238 primarily affects Xine. In total, 39 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-5238?

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-2008-5238 published?

CVE-2008-5238 was published on 2008-11-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

• http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-02/msg00002.html
• http://secunia.com/advisories/31827
• http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4648
• http://securitytracker.com/id?1020703
• http://sourceforge.net/project/shownotes.php?release_id=619869
• http://www.ocert.org/analysis/2008-008/analysis.txt
• http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/495674/100/0/threaded
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30797
• https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/44650
• https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-September/msg00174.html
• https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-September/msg00385.html

Affected products (39)

• cpe:2.3:a:xine:xine:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:xine:xine:0.9.13:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:xine:xine:1:beta1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:xine:xine:1:beta10:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:xine:xine:1:beta11:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:xine:xine:1:beta12:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:xine:xine:1:beta2:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:xine:xine:1:beta3:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:xine:xine:1:beta4:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:xine:xine:1:beta5:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:xine:xine:1:beta6:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:xine:xine:1:beta7:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:xine:xine:1:beta8:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:xine:xine:1:beta9:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:xine:xine:1:rc0a:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:xine:xine:1:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:xine:xine:1:rc2:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:xine:xine:1:rc3:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:xine:xine:1:rc3a:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:xine:xine:1:rc3b:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:xine:xine:1:rc3c:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:xine:xine:1:rc4:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:xine:xine:1:rc4a:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:xine:xine:1:rc5:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:xine:xine:1:rc6a:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:xine:xine:1:rc7:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:xine:xine:1:rc8:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:xine:xine:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:xine:xine:1.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:xine:xine:1.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:xine:xine:1.0.3a:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:xine:xine:1.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:xine:xine:1.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:xine:xine:1.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:xine:xine:1.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:xine:xine:1.1.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:xine:xine:1.1.10.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:xine:xine:1.1.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:xine:xine:1.1.11.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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