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.
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Remediation
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Advisories
| Source | ID | Title |
|---|---|---|
Debian DSA |
DSA-1582-1 | New peercast packages fix arbitrary code execution |
Debian DSA |
DSA-1583-1 | New gnome-peercast packages fix several vulnerabilities |
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History
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Status: PUBLISHED
Assigner: mitre
Published:
Updated: 2024-08-07T08:49:56.893Z
Reserved: 2008-04-30T00:00:00.000Z
Link: CVE-2008-2040
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Status : Modified
Published: 2008-04-30T16:17:00.000
Modified: 2026-04-23T00:35:47.467
Link: CVE-2008-2040
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OpenCVE Enrichment
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Weaknesses
Debian DSA