CVE-2008-2040
High
Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in the HTTP::getAuthUserPass function (core/common/http.cpp) in Peercast 0.1218 and gnome-peercast allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a Basic Authentication string with a long (1) username or (2) password.
SeverityHigh
CVSS7.5
Exploit probability—
ProductPeercast
PublishedApr 30, 2008
First seenApr 30, 2008
How to fix
Sources list no fixed version or patch link for this vulnerability.
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| peercast peercast | 0.1218 | — |
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