Description
A remote user can create a specially crafted M3U file, media playlist file that when loaded by the target user, will trigger a memory leak, whereby Amarok 2.8.0 continue to waste resources over time, eventually allows attackers to cause a denial of service.
Metrics
CVSS 3.1 5.5/10
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:HWeakness enumeration
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| n/a | n/a | n/a |
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/159898/Amarok-2.8.0-Denial-Of-Service.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://r00texpl0it.wordpress.com/2020/05/20/kde-amarok-2-8-0-allows-remote-attackers-to-cause-a-denial-of-service/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/159898/Amarok-2.8.0-Denial-Of-Service.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://r00texpl0it.wordpress.com/2020/05/20/kde-amarok-2-8-0-allows-remote-attackers-to-cause-a-denial-of-service/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- May 20, 2020
- Last modified
- Jun 17, 2026
- NVD status
- Modified