CVE-2007-6478
CVE-2007-6478 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Rosoftengineering Rosoft Media Player with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 6% (92nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Rosoftengineering Rosoft Media Player
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in Rosoft Media Player 4.1.7, 4.1.8, and possibly earlier versions allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via a long string in a .M3U file. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2007-6478?
- Stack-based buffer overflow in Rosoft Media Player 4.1.7, 4.1.8, and possibly earlier versions allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via a long string in a .M3U file. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
- How severe is CVE-2007-6478?
- CVE-2007-6478 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2007-6478 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2007-6478?
- CVE-2007-6478 primarily affects Rosoftengineering Rosoft Media Player. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2007-6478?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2007-6478 published?
- CVE-2007-6478 was published on 2007-12-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28144
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3470
- http://www.osvdb.org/39501
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/485253/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/488131/100/200/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/26920
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/4259
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/39114
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/5122
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:a:rosoftengineering:rosoft_media_player:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:rosoftengineering:rosoft_media_player:4.1.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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