How severe is CVE-2008-0959?

CVE-2008-0959 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-0959 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-2008-0959?

CVE-2008-0959 primarily affects Alivemedia Alive Mp3 Wav Converter. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-0959?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2008-0959 published?

CVE-2008-0959 was published on 2008-05-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-0959

CVE-2008-0959 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Alivemedia Alive Mp3 Wav Converter 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: Alivemedia Alive Mp3 Wav Converter
Published: 2008-05-29
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in the Online Media Technologies NCTSoft NCTAudioInformation2 ActiveX control in NCTAudioInformation2.dll, as used in (1) Power Audio CD Grabber 1.0, (2) Power Audio CD Burner 1.02, (3) CinematicMP3 1.4.0.0, (4) Alive MP3 WAV Converter 3.9.3.2, and possibly other products, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-0959?: Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in the Online Media Technologies NCTSoft NCTAudioInformation2 ActiveX control in NCTAudioInformation2.dll, as used in (1) Power Audio CD Grabber 1.0, (2) Power Audio CD Burner 1.02, (3) CinematicMP3 1.4.0.0, (4) Alive MP3 WAV Converter 3.9.3.2, and possibly other products, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2008-0959?: CVE-2008-0959 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-0959 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-2008-0959?: CVE-2008-0959 primarily affects Alivemedia Alive Mp3 Wav Converter. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0959?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-0959 published?: CVE-2008-0959 was published on 2008-05-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:a:alivemedia:alive_mp3_wav_converter:3.9.3.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:online_media_technologies:nctaudioeditor_activex_control:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:online_media_technologies:nctaudiostudio_activex_control:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:orion_studios:cinematicmp3:1.4.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ussun:power_audio_cd_burner:1.02:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ussun:power_audio_cd_grabber:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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