Intrusion PreventionFfdshow.URL.Buffer.Overflow
Description
This indicates an attack attempt against a buffer-overflow vulnerability in ffdshow.
The vulnerability is caused by an error when the vulnerable software handles an overly long URL. It allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via sending a crafted web page.
Affected Products
ffdshow (aka ffdshow-tryout) before SVN revision 2347
Impact
System Compromise: Remote attackers can gain control of vulnerable systems.
Recommended Actions
Update to ffdshow SVN at revision 2349.
Telemetry
Coverage
| IPS (Regular DB) | |
| IPS (Extended DB) |
| ID | 16991 |
| Created | Apr 21, 2009 |
| Updated | Nov 15, 2021 |
| Risk |
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| CVE ID | CVE-2008-5381 |
| Exploit Prediction Score | 19.11% |
| Default Action | drop |
| Active | |
| Affected OS | Windows |
| Affected App | Other |