CVE-2011-10008
CVE-2011-10008 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 4.0 base score of 8.6. 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-20.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 4.0 base score 8.6)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (63rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2011-5237
- Weakness: CWE-20
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
A stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in MPlayer Lite r33064 due to improper bounds checking when handling M3U playlist files containing long http:// URL entries. An attacker can craft a malicious .m3u file with a specially formatted URL that triggers a stack overflow when processed by the player, particularly via drag-and-drop interaction. This flaw allows for control of the execution flow through SEH overwrite and a DEP bypass using a ROP chain that leverages known gadgets in loaded DLLs. Successful exploitation may result in arbitrary code execution with the privileges of the current user.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2011-10008?
- A stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in MPlayer Lite r33064 due to improper bounds checking when handling M3U playlist files containing long http:// URL entries. An attacker can craft a malicious .m3u file with a specially formatted URL that triggers a stack overflow when processed by the player, particularly via drag-and-drop interaction. This flaw allows for control of the execution flow through SEH overwrite and a DEP bypass using a ROP chain that leverages known gadgets in loaded DLLs. Successful exploitation may result in arbitrary code execution with the privileges of the current user.
- How severe is CVE-2011-10008?
- CVE-2011-10008 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 8.6, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2011-10008 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- How do I fix CVE-2011-10008?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- Does CVE-2011-10008 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2011-10008 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2011-5237.
- When was CVE-2011-10008 published?
- CVE-2011-10008 was published on 2025-07-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/master/modules/exploits/windows/fileformat/mplayer_m3u_bof.rb
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/17013
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/mplayer-lite-r33064-m3u-stack-based-buffer-overflow
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