CVE-2008-5735 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published 26 Dec 2008 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a malicious skin file in CoolPlayer.

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-2008-5735?

CVE-2008-5735 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 26 Dec 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 skin.c in CoolPlayer 2.17 through 2.19 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a large PlaylistSkin value in a skin file.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-5735?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Coolplayer Coolplayer.

How do I fix CVE-2008-5735?

No fix has been published for CVE-2008-5735 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-2008-5735 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-5735 exists.

Public exploit code: 2 Exploit-DB entries.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-rqm3-w6pg-frpw.