CVE-2008-0619 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or cause a crash in Nero Media Player by tricking users into opening a malicious M3U file with a long URI.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2008-0619?
CVE-2008-0619 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 6 Feb 2008. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Buffer overflow in NeroMediaPlayer.exe in Nero Media Player 1.4.0.35 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (persistent crash) via a long URI in a .M3U file.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-0619?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Nero Mediaplayer.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0619?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-0619 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2008-0619 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-0619 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-xqc9-w6h7-577w.