Vulnerability Description
Integer overflow in the ws_getpostvars function in Firefly Media Server (formerly mt-daapd) 0.2.4.1 (0.9~r1696-1.2 on Debian) allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via an HTTP POST request with a large Content-Length.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Fireflymediaserver | Fireflymediaserver | 0.2.4.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=476241
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29917
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29919
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30661
- http://sourceforge.net/project/shownotes.php?release_id=593465&group_id=98211
- http://www.debian.org/security/2008/dsa-1597
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28860
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1019908
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1303/references
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41850
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-April/msg00446.html
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=476241
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29917
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29919
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30661
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-1771?
CVE-2008-1771 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Integer overflow in the ws_getpostvars function in Firefly Media Server (formerly mt-daapd) 0.2.4.1 (0.9~r1696-1.2 on Debian) allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly ...
How severe is CVE-2008-1771?
CVE-2008-1771 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-1771?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Fireflymediaserver Fireflymediaserver.