# CVE-2008-5735: Stack-based buffer overflow in skin.c in CoolPlayer 2.17 through 2.19 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a large Playlist

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Public exploit code: 2 on Exploit-DB
- Published: 2008-12-26 · Updated: 2024-08-07

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in skin.c in CoolPlayer 2.17 through 2.19 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a large PlaylistSkin value in a skin file.

## What to do

- Check your stack: if you ship or depend on n/a, no fixed version is listed yet; follow the vendor advisory per the references below.
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## References

- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/499480/100/0/threaded
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/7536
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32947
- http://www.bmgsec.com.au/advisory/43/
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4813
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/47527
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/7547

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