Vulnerability 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.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Nero | Showtime | 5.0.15.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://osvdb.org/50199
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32850Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32446Exploit
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/46811
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/7207
- http://osvdb.org/50199
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32850Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32446Exploit
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/46811
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/7207
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-7079?
CVE-2008-7079 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (HIGH). 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 m...
How severe is CVE-2008-7079?
CVE-2008-7079 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 9.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-7079?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Nero Showtime.