CVE-2008-6583: Buffer Overflow
Published Apr 3, 2009
·Updated
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.
Affected Software
1 affected component
bsplayer BS.Player=2.27
Event History
Apr 3, 2009
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:30 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the severity of CVE-2008-6583?
CVE-2008-6583 has a moderate severity rating due to its potential to cause a denial of service and arbitrary code execution.
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How do I fix CVE-2008-6583?
To fix CVE-2008-6583, upgrade to a newer version of BS.Player that addresses this buffer overflow vulnerability.
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What is the impact of CVE-2008-6583?
The impact of CVE-2008-6583 can include application crashes and the possibility of remote code execution by attackers.
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Who is affected by CVE-2008-6583?
Users running BS.Player version 2.27 are affected by CVE-2008-6583.
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How does CVE-2008-6583 exploit a vulnerability?
CVE-2008-6583 exploits a buffer overflow vulnerability triggered by processing excessively long strings in .SRT subtitle files.