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

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

Affected products (13)

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