CVE-2008-4829
CVE-2008-4829 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Streamripper with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. 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: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 6% (93rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Streamripper
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Multiple buffer overflows in lib/http.c in Streamripper 1.63.5 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) a long "Zwitterion v" HTTP header, related to the http_parse_sc_header function; (2) a crafted pls playlist with a long entry, related to the http_get_pls function; or (3) a crafted m3u playlist with a long File entry, related to the http_get_m3u function.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2008-4829?
- Multiple buffer overflows in lib/http.c in Streamripper 1.63.5 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) a long "Zwitterion v" HTTP header, related to the http_parse_sc_header function; (2) a crafted pls playlist with a long entry, related to the http_get_pls function; or (3) a crafted m3u playlist with a long File entry, related to the http_get_m3u function.
- How severe is CVE-2008-4829?
- CVE-2008-4829 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
- Is CVE-2008-4829 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2008-4829?
- CVE-2008-4829 affects Streamripper. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2008-4829?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2008-4829 published?
- CVE-2008-4829 was published on 2008-11-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32562
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33052
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33061
- http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2008-50/
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4647
- http://www.debian.org/security/2008/dsa-1683
- http://www.osvdb.org/49997
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/498486/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32356
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/3207
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:streamripper:streamripper:1.63.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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