CVE-2008-5008 Memory corruption in n/a
A buffer overflow in the Secret Rabbit Code library allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via a crafted audio file when extreme low conversion ratios are used.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Not stated
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2008-5008?
CVE-2008-5008 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 10 Nov 2008.
Official description
Buffer overflow in src/src_sinc.c in Secret Rabbit Code (aka SRC or libsamplerate) before 0.1.4, when "extreme low conversion ratios" are used, allows user-assisted attackers to have an unknown impact via a crafted audio file.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-5008?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Mega-Nerd Secret Rabbit Code.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5008?
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-2008-5008 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-5008 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2008-5008, GHSA-fj55-7h97-pmmv, openSUSE-SU-2024:10987-1.