CVE-2009-0135 Integer overflow in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published 16 Jan 2009 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a malicious Audible audio file in Amarok.

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: Available

What is CVE-2009-0135?

CVE-2009-0135 is a critical vulnerability in n/a, published on 16 Jan 2009. 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 integer overflows in the Audible::Tag::readTag function in metadata/audible/audibletag.cpp in Amarok 1.4.10 through 2.0.1 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an Audible Audio (.aa) file with a large (1) nlen or (2) vlen Tag value, each of which triggers a heap-based buffer overflow.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-0135?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Amarok Amarok.

How do I fix CVE-2009-0135?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Is CVE-2009-0135 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2009-0135 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2009-0135, GHSA-q7j2-6vxr-m6xg.