CVE-2008-5664 describes a critical stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in Realtek Media Player (also known as Realtek Sound Manager or rtlrack.exe) version 1.15.0.0. This flaw allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected systems by tricking a user into opening a specially crafted playlist (PLA) file. With a CVSS score of 9.3 (Critical), the vulnerability is easily exploitable over a network with medium attack complexity, leading to complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While not listed in CISA's KEV catalog, public exploit code, including Metasploit modules and ExploitDB entries, is readily available, indicating a high potential for exploitation despite a lack of observed community discussion or media coverage.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
1.15.0.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:realtek:realtek_media_player:1.15.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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