CVE-2008-5008
CVE-2008-5008 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Mega-nerd Secret Rabbit Code 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: 2% (74th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Mega-nerd Secret Rabbit Code
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Buffer overflow in src/src_sinc.c in Secret Rabbit Code (aka SRC or libsamplerate) before 0.1.4, when "extreme low conversion ratios" are used, allows user-assisted attackers to have an unknown impact via a crafted audio file.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2008-5008?
- Buffer overflow in src/src_sinc.c in Secret Rabbit Code (aka SRC or libsamplerate) before 0.1.4, when "extreme low conversion ratios" are used, allows user-assisted attackers to have an unknown impact via a crafted audio file.
- How severe is CVE-2008-5008?
- CVE-2008-5008 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
- Is CVE-2008-5008 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2008-5008?
- CVE-2008-5008 primarily affects Mega-nerd Secret Rabbit Code. In total, 13 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2008-5008?
- 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-2008-5008 published?
- CVE-2008-5008 was published on 2008-11-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200812-05.xml
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2008:238
- http://www.mega-nerd.com/SRC/ChangeLog
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/11/03/6
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32090
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/46542
Affected products (13)
- cpe:2.3:a:mega-nerd:secret_rabbit_code:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:mega-nerd:secret_rabbit_code:0.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:mega-nerd:secret_rabbit_code:0.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:mega-nerd:secret_rabbit_code:0.0.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:mega-nerd:secret_rabbit_code:0.0.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:mega-nerd:secret_rabbit_code:0.0.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:mega-nerd:secret_rabbit_code:0.0.12:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:mega-nerd:secret_rabbit_code:0.0.13:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:mega-nerd:secret_rabbit_code:0.0.14:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:mega-nerd:secret_rabbit_code:0.0.15:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:mega-nerd:secret_rabbit_code:0.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:mega-nerd:secret_rabbit_code:0.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:mega-nerd:secret_rabbit_code:0.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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