CVE-2008-4829 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via buffer overflows in Streamripper when processing malicious HTTP headers or playlist files.
- 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
- Available
What is CVE-2008-4829?
CVE-2008-4829 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 25 Nov 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
Multiple buffer overflows in lib/http.c in Streamripper 1.63.5 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) a long "Zwitterion v" HTTP header, related to the http_parse_sc_header function; (2) a crafted pls playlist with a long entry, related to the http_get_pls function; or (3) a crafted m3u playlist with a long File entry, related to the http_get_m3u function.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-4829?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Streamripper Streamripper.
How do I fix CVE-2008-4829?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2008-4829 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-4829 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2008-4829, GHSA-5rrc-5x47-wvvv.