CVE-2008-6583
CVE-2008-6583 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Bsplayer Bs.player 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: 7% (93rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Bsplayer Bs.player
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Buffer overflow in BS.player 2.27 build 959 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long string in a .SRT file.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2008-6583?
- Buffer overflow in BS.player 2.27 build 959 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long string in a .SRT file.
- How severe is CVE-2008-6583?
- CVE-2008-6583 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
- Is CVE-2008-6583 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2008-6583?
- CVE-2008-6583 affects Bsplayer Bs.player. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2008-6583?
- 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-2008-6583 published?
- CVE-2008-6583 was published on 2009-04-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28811
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1243/references
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41841
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/5455
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:bsplayer:bs.player:2.27:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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