CVE-2007-6609 Memory corruption in n/a

Medium 5.0 Published 31 Dec 2007 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a malicious OGG Vorbis file in CoolPlayer.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2007-6609?

CVE-2007-6609 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 31 Dec 2007. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in the CPLI_ReadTag_OGG function in CPI_PlaylistItem.c in CoolPlayer 217 and earlier allow user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long (1) cTag or (2) cValue field in an OGG Vorbis file.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-6609?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Coolplayer Coolplayer.

How do I fix CVE-2007-6609?

No fix has been published for CVE-2007-6609 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2007-6609 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2007-6609 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-33v5-6gf6-m6w4.