CVE-2008-5735: Stack-based buffer overflow in skin.c in CoolPlayer 2.17 through 2.19 allows remote attackers to execute arbit

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HIGH 9.3DOWNGRADE

CVE-2008-5735 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 9.3) affecting coolplayer. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

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.

Why this priority

Critical severity
EPSS top 6%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.3 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	7.4% (top 6%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-119
Published	2008-12-26
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: coolplayer

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2008-12-26 18:30 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:00 UTCUpdated Record last modified

coolplayer coolplayer DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.17 · 2.18 · 2.19

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.17

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy coolplayer || rpm -q coolplayer || coolplayer --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.17 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison coolplayer sudo apt install coolplayer=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.17> sudo apt-mark hold coolplayer

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list coolplayer sudo dnf downgrade coolplayer-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.17> sudo dnf versionlock add coolplayer

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: CoolPlayer 2.19 - '.Skin' Local Buffer Overflow
Exploit-DB: CoolPlayer 2.19 - '.Skin' Local Buffer Overflow

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2008-5735?

coolplayer: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2008-5735 being exploited?

CVE-2008-5735 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2008-5735 affect?

CVE-2008-5735 affects coolplayer. Severity is high (CVSS 9.3). 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.

How urgent is CVE-2008-5735?

Priority 61/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 6%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

Related CVEs

CVE-2009-1449 HIGH 9.3 DOWNGRADE Stack-based buffer overflow in PortableApps CoolPlayer Portable (aka CoolPlayer+ Portable) 2.19.1 allows remot
CVE-2009-1437 HIGH 9.3 DOWNGRADE Stack-based buffer overflow in PortableApps CoolPlayer Portable (aka CoolPlayer+ Portable) 2.19.6 and earlier

References

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