# 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

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2009-04-16 · Updated: 2024-08-07

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## 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.

## What to do

- Check your stack: if you ship or depend on n/a, no fixed version is listed yet; follow the vendor advisory per the references below.
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## References

- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/502701/100/0/threaded
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1044
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/49908
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1022061
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33196
- http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2008-57/
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/34523

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