CVE-2008-3733 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or crash EO Video by tricking users into opening a malicious playlist file.
- 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-2008-3733?
CVE-2008-3733 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 20 Aug 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 EO Video (eo-video) 1.36 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or execute arbitrary code via a .eop (aka playlist) file with a ProjectElement element that contains a long Name element.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-3733?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Eo-Video Eo-Video.
How do I fix CVE-2008-3733?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-3733 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-2008-3733 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-3733 exists.
Public exploit code: 2 Exploit-DB entries.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-h4mg-3p7c-m68q.