CVE-2008-4829

Name: CVE-2008-4829
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2008-11-25T23:30:00.5+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 6.48%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-4829 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Multiple buffer overflows in lib/http.c in Streamripper 1.63.5 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) a long "Zwitterion v" HTTP header, related to the http_parse_sc_header function; (2) a crafted pls playlist with a long entry, related to the http_get_pls function; or (3) a crafted m3u playlist with a long File entry, related to the http_get_m3u function.. EPSS estimates a 6.48% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Multiple buffer overflows in lib/http.c in Streamripper 1.63.5 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) a long "Zwitterion v" HTTP header, related to the http_parse_sc_header function; (2) a crafted pls playlist with a long entry, related to the http_get_pls function; or (3) a crafted m3u playlist with a long File entry, related to the http_get_m3u function.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

6.48%

92.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Streamripper	Streamripper	1.63.5

References

Timeline

Published: Nov 25, 2008
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-4829?

How severe is CVE-2008-4829?

Severity scoring for CVE-2008-4829 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 6.48% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-4829?

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Source: NVD / NIST