CVE-2008-0486
Published Feb 5, 2008 · Updated Oct 23, 2026
Original summary
Normalized public record · Updated Oct 23, 2026
Array index vulnerability in libmpdemux/demux_audio.c in MPlayer 1.0rc2 and SVN before r25917, and possibly earlier versions, as used in Xine-lib 1.1.10, might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted FLAC tag, which triggers a buffer overflow.
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QFinch assessment
Array index vulnerability in libmpdemux/demux_audio.c in MPlayer 1.0rc2 and SVN before r25917, and possibly earlier versions, as used in Xine-lib 1.1.10, might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted FLAC tag, which triggers a buffer overflow.
Evidence: public source recordsAffected products
| Affected package, product or range | Fix status |
|---|---|
| Consult the referenced vendor advisory for affected versions. | Consult source advisory |
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Remediation
Apply the vendor-supported fixed release or mitigation, then verify the affected component is no longer reachable.
- Confirm the affected product and reachable code path exist in your environment.
- Apply the vendor-supported patch or mitigation from the primary advisory.
- Rescan the exact deployed revision and retain verification evidence.
Evidence coverage
- SSVC priority
- LOW
- Confidence
- 10%
- Aliases
- None reported
Scores appear only when corresponding evidence exists. Missing data is never interpreted as zero risk.
Sources and record history
- 3608 ↗
- 28989 ↗
- ADV-2008-0406 ↗
- 20080204 CORE-2007-1218: MPlayer 1.0rc2 buffer overflow vulnerability ↗
- 28918 ↗
- ADV-2008-0421 ↗
- 20080204 CORE-2007-1218: MPlayer 1.0rc2 buffer overflow vulnerability ↗
- www.mplayerhq.hu ↗
- MDVSA-2008:046 ↗
- MDVSA-2008:045 ↗
- 28955 ↗
- 28779 ↗
Record history
Published Feb 5, 2008 · Last refreshed Oct 23, 2026