CVE-2008-6583 json
Buffer overflow in BS.player 2.27 build 959 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary cod…
published 2009-04-03 17 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2008-6546
- cvss
- 9.3
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 7.0%
- EPSS 7.0% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 94%
- public exploits
- 1
- Exploit-DB
Summary
Buffer overflow in BS.player 2.27 build 959 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long string in a .SRT file.
Timeline
- First public exploit (EDB-5455)
- Published
Exploit prediction
7.04% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 94% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
Exploits and checks
- EDB-5455 BS.Player 2.27 Build 959 - '.srt' File Buffer Overflow (PoC) dos, 2008-04-16
- securityfocus.com http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28811 referenced PoC, tagged "exploit" by a source, unverified
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 9.3 | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
Classification
- Weakness
-
- CWE-119 Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer
References
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exploit-db.com
/exploits/5455
exploit
-
securityfocus.com
/bid/28811
vdb-entry, exploit
-
vupen.com
/english/advisories/2008/1243/references
vdb-entry, vendor-advisory
-
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/41841
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2008-6583
- NVD CVE-2008-6583
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