CVE-2008-0550
CriticalPublic exploitOff-by-one error in Steamcast 0.9.75 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) or execute arbitrary code via a certain HTTP request that leads to a buffer overflow, as demonstrated by a long User-Agent header.
Published Feb 1, 2008 · Updated Apr 22, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2008-0550 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 10.0 v2) affecting Steamcast (Radio Toolbox).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 54% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Steamcast 0.9.75.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
CVSS v2
10.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
54%
Higher than 98.9% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
No known
Not in a known-exploited catalog
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
Off-by-one error in Steamcast 0.9.75 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) or execute arbitrary code via a certain HTTP request that leads to a buffer overflow, as demonstrated by a long User-Agent header.
Affected Products
1 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| SteamcastRadio Toolbox | See advisory | 0.9.75 |
Patched Releases
Steamcast
0.9.75
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Feb 1, 2008
Last updated
Apr 22, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-189
References
FAQ
Common Questions.
Off-by-one error in Steamcast 0.9.75 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) or execute arbitrary code via a certain HTTP request that leads to a buffer overflow, as demonstrated by a long User-Agent header.
Affected: Steamcast (Radio Toolbox). The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Steamcast 0.9.75.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
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