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CVE-2008-5008

9.3 · HIGH

Buffer overflow in src/src_sinc.c in Secret Rabbit Code (aka SRC or libsamplerate) before 0.1.4, when "extreme low conversion ratios" are used, allows user-assisted attackers to have an unknown imp…

Published Nov 10, 2008mega-nerdCWE-119EPSS 1.68%

Overview

CVE-2008-5008 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting mega-nerd secret_rabbit_code. It was published on November 10, 2008 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Buffer overflow in src/src_sinc.c in Secret Rabbit Code (aka SRC or libsamplerate) before 0.1.4, when "extreme low conversion ratios" are used, allows user-assisted attackers to have an unknown impact via a crafted audio file.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from mega-nerd. Update secret_rabbit_code to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

VendorProductVersionsStatus
mega-nerdsecret_rabbit_code0Affected

References

Refsecurity.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200812-05.xmlRefwww.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2008:238Refwww.mega-nerd.com/SRC/ChangeLogRefwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/11/03/6Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/32090Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/46542Refsecurity.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200812-05.xmlRefwww.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2008:238Refwww.mega-nerd.com/SRC/ChangeLogRefwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/11/03/6

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-5008?

CVE-2008-5008 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting mega-nerd secret_rabbit_code. It was published on November 10, 2008 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2008-5008?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2008-5008?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from mega-nerd. Update secret_rabbit_code to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2008-5008?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2008-5008 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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