How severe is CVE-2008-7079?

CVE-2008-7079 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2008-7079 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-7079?

CVE-2008-7079 affects Nero Showtime. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-7079?

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-2008-7079 published?

CVE-2008-7079 was published on 2009-08-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-7079

CVE-2008-7079 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Nero Showtime 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% (92nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Nero Showtime
Published: 2009-08-25
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in Nero ShowTime 5.0.15.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long entry in a .M3U playlist file. NOTE: this issue might be related to CVE-2008-0619.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-7079?: Buffer overflow in Nero ShowTime 5.0.15.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long entry in a .M3U playlist file. NOTE: this issue might be related to CVE-2008-0619.
How severe is CVE-2008-7079?: CVE-2008-7079 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2008-7079 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-7079?: CVE-2008-7079 affects Nero Showtime. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-7079?: 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-2008-7079 published?: CVE-2008-7079 was published on 2009-08-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:nero:showtime:5.0.15.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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