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CVE-2008-5259

9.3 · HIGH

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…

Published Apr 16, 2009divxCWE-189EPSS 5.72%

Overview

CVE-2008-5259 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting divx divx_web_player. It was published on April 16, 2009 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical 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.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from divx. Update divx_web_player to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

VendorProductVersionsStatus
divxdivx_web_player0Affected

References

Refsecunia.com/advisories/33196Refsecunia.com/secunia_research/2008-57/Refwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/502701/100/0/threadedRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/34523Refwww.securitytracker.com/id?1022061Refwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1044Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/49908Refsecunia.com/advisories/33196Refsecunia.com/secunia_research/2008-57/Refwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/502701/100/0/threaded

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-5259?

CVE-2008-5259 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting divx divx_web_player. It was published on April 16, 2009 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2008-5259?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2008-5259?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from divx. Update divx_web_player to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2008-5259?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2008-5259 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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