How severe is CVE-2008-5259?

CVE-2008-5259 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2008-5259 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-5259?

CVE-2008-5259 primarily affects Divx Divx Web Player. In total, 14 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-5259?

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-2008-5259 published?

CVE-2008-5259 was published on 2009-04-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-5259

CVE-2008-5259 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Divx Divx Web Player with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. 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-189.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 6% (92nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-189
Affected product: Divx Divx Web Player
Published: 2009-04-16
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Integer signedness error in DivX Web Player 1.4.2.7, and possibly earlier versions, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a DivX file containing a crafted Stream Format (STRF) chunk, which triggers a heap-based buffer overflow.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-5259?: Integer signedness error in DivX Web Player 1.4.2.7, and possibly earlier versions, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a DivX file containing a crafted Stream Format (STRF) chunk, which triggers a heap-based buffer overflow.
How severe is CVE-2008-5259?: CVE-2008-5259 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2008-5259 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-5259?: CVE-2008-5259 primarily affects Divx Divx Web Player. In total, 14 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5259?: 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-2008-5259 published?: CVE-2008-5259 was published on 2009-04-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (14)

cpe:2.3:a:divx:divx_web_player:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:divx:divx_web_player:1.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:divx:divx_web_player:1.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:divx:divx_web_player:1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:divx:divx_web_player:1.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:divx:divx_web_player:1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:divx:divx_web_player:1.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:divx:divx_web_player:1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:divx:divx_web_player:1.3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:divx:divx_web_player:1.3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:divx:divx_web_player:1.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:divx:divx_web_player:1.4.0:beta2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:divx:divx_web_player:1.4.1:beta1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:divx:divx_web_player:1.4.2:beta2:*:*:*:*:*:*

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