CVE-2008-5664
CVE-2008-5664 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Realtek Realtek Media Player with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 36% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 36% (98th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Realtek Realtek Media Player
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in Realtek Media Player (aka Realtek Sound Manager, RtlRack, or rtlrack.exe) 1.15.0.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted playlist (PLA) file.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2008-5664?
- Stack-based buffer overflow in Realtek Media Player (aka Realtek Sound Manager, RtlRack, or rtlrack.exe) 1.15.0.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted playlist (PLA) file.
- How severe is CVE-2008-5664?
- CVE-2008-5664 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
- Is CVE-2008-5664 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 36% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2008-5664?
- CVE-2008-5664 affects Realtek Realtek Media Player. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2008-5664?
- 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-2008-5664 published?
- CVE-2008-5664 was published on 2008-12-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://osvdb.org/50715
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33183
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4783
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32860
- http://www.shinnai.net/xplits/TXT_n7dMz2jBQsDJFtplslYw.html
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/3446
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/47380
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/7492
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:realtek:realtek_media_player:1.15.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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