Description
Multiple buffer overflows in lib/http.c in Streamripper 1.63.5 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) a long "Zwitterion v" HTTP header, related to the http_parse_sc_header function; (2) a crafted pls playlist with a long entry, related to the http_get_pls function; or (3) a crafted m3u playlist with a long File entry, related to the http_get_m3u function.
Fixed in Linux distributions
Distributions backport fixes, so the version that fixes this vulnerability differs per release — upgrade to at least the version shown. From the distributions' security trackers and advisories.
Debian
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian 14 | streamripper | 1.63.5-2 | — |
| Debian 13 | streamripper | 1.63.5-2 | — |
| Debian 12 | streamripper | 1.63.5-2 | — |
| Debian 4.0 | streamripper | 1.61.27-1+etch1 | DSA-1683-1 |
Advisories 1
- DSA-1683-1 streamripper - potential code execution Debian Security (DSA / DLA) · Mar 9, 2026
References
- 49997 vdb-entry
- 32562 third-party-advisory
- ADV-2008-3207 vdb-entry
- 33052 third-party-advisory
- 20081119 Secunia Research: Streamripper Multiple Buffer Overflows mailing-list
- DSA-1683 vendor-advisory
- http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2008-50/
- 33061 third-party-advisory
- 32356 vdb-entry
- 4647 third-party-advisory