CVE-2008-3408
CVE-2008-3408 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Coolplayer 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: 10% (95th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Coolplayer
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in CoolPlayer 2.18, and possibly other versions, allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted m3u file.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2008-3408?
- Stack-based buffer overflow in CoolPlayer 2.18, and possibly other versions, allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted m3u file.
- How severe is CVE-2008-3408?
- CVE-2008-3408 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2008-3408 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 10% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2008-3408?
- CVE-2008-3408 affects Coolplayer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2008-3408?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2008-3408 published?
- CVE-2008-3408 was published on 2008-07-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31294
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4088
- http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/15895
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30418
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2264/references
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/44103
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/6157
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:coolplayer:coolplayer:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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