# CVE-2008-5381: Buffer overflow in the URL processing in ffdshow (aka ffdshow-tryout) before SVN revision 2347 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2008-12-09 · Updated: 2024-08-07

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Buffer overflow in the URL processing in ffdshow (aka ffdshow-tryout) before SVN revision 2347 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long URL.

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## References

- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/3249
- http://security.bkis.vn/?p=277
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32846
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4697
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/46810
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32881
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32438
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/498585/100/0/threaded

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