CVE-2008-3408 json
Stack-based buffer overflow in CoolPlayer 2.18, and possibly other versions, allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary cod…
published 2008-07-31 18 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2008-3394
- cvss
- 6.8
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 9.7%
- EPSS 9.7% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 95%
- public exploits
- 3
- Exploit-DB
Summary
Stack-based buffer overflow in CoolPlayer 2.18, and possibly other versions, allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted m3u file.
Timeline
- First public exploit (EDB-6157)
- Published
Exploit prediction
9.66% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 95% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
Exploits and checks
- EDB-15895 CoolPlayer 2.18 - DEP Bypass local, 2011-01-02
- EDB-10595 CoolPlayer 2.18 - M3U Playlist Buffer Overflow local, 2009-12-22
- EDB-6157 CoolPlayer 2.18 - '.m3u' File Local Buffer Overflow local, 2008-07-29
- securityfocus.com http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30418 referenced PoC, tagged "exploit" by a source, unverified
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 6.8 | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
Classification
- Weakness
-
- CWE-119 Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer
References
-
exploit-db.com
/exploits/15895
exploit
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exploit-db.com
/exploits/6157
exploit
-
securityfocus.com
/bid/30418
vdb-entry, exploit
-
secunia.com
/advisories/31294
third-party-advisory
-
securityreason.com
/securityalert/4088
third-party-advisory
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exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/44103
vdb-entry
-
vupen.com
/english/advisories/2008/2264/references
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2008-3408
- NVD CVE-2008-3408
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