Vulnerability Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in the HTTP::getAuthUserPass function (core/common/http.cpp) in Peercast 0.1218 and gnome-peercast allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a Basic Authentication string with a long (1) username or (2) password.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Peercast | Peercast | 0.1218 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=478573Exploit
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=478680Exploit
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29962
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30020
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30320
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30325
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31182
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200807-11.xml
- http://www.debian.org/security/2008/dsa-1582
- http://www.debian.org/security/2008/dsa-1583
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28986
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1409/references
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1410/references
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42092
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=478573Exploit
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-2040?
CVE-2008-2040 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Stack-based buffer overflow in the HTTP::getAuthUserPass function (core/common/http.cpp) in Peercast 0.1218 and gnome-peercast allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly...
How severe is CVE-2008-2040?
CVE-2008-2040 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-2008-2040?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Peercast Peercast.