CVE-2008-3182 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a malicious M3U file with a long URL in Download Accelerator Plus.
- 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-2008-3182?
CVE-2008-3182 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 15 Jul 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
Stack-based buffer overflow in DAP.exe in Download Accelerator Plus (DAP) 7.0.1.3, 8.6.6.3, and other 8.x versions allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an M3U (.m3u) file containing a long MP3 URL.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-3182?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Speedbit Download Accelerator Plus.
How do I fix CVE-2008-3182?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-3182 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-2008-3182 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-3182 exists.
Public exploit code: 2 Exploit-DB entries.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-4hpv-cqpp-cqw7.