CVE-2002-0907 describes a buffer overflow vulnerability in Nullsoft SHOUTcast Server versions prior to 1.8.12. A remote, authenticated DJ can exploit this by sending a specially crafted "icy-" header with an excessively long value, leading to arbitrary code execution on the server. With a CVSS score of 7.5, this vulnerability is considered highly severe due to its network-based attack vector, low complexity, and potential for complete compromise (confidentiality, integrity, and availability). While not listed on CISA's KEV catalog, exploit code is publicly available on ExploitDB, and it has garnered significant community discussion, indicating awareness and potential for exploitation.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
1.8.9CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:nullsoft:shoutcast_server:1.8.9:*:freebsd:*:*:*:*:* | ||
1.8.9CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:nullsoft:shoutcast_server:1.8.9:*:linux:*:*:*:*:* | ||
1.8.9CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:nullsoft:shoutcast_server:1.8.9:*:mac_os_x:*:*:*:*:* | ||
1.8.9CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:nullsoft:shoutcast_server:1.8.9:*:solaris:*:*:*:*:* | ||
1.8.9CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:nullsoft:shoutcast_server:1.8.9:*:win32:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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Remediation records are not available for this CVE.