CVE-2008-7162 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can cause a crash or execute arbitrary code via a long filename in a .M3U file, requiring user interaction to open the 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-2008-7162?
CVE-2008-7162 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 4 Sep 2009. 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
Buffer overflow in Hero Super Player 3000 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long filename in a .M3U file. NOTE: this might be related to CVE-2008-4504.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-7162?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Heroshare Hero Super Player 3000.
How do I fix CVE-2008-7162?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-7162 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-2008-7162 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-7162 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-2p73-r6vf-7hjq.