CVE-2009-0174 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published 20 Jan 2009 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a malicious .asx file with a long URI.

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-2009-0174?

CVE-2009-0174 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 20 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

Stack-based buffer overflow in VUPlayer 2.49 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long .asf URI in the HREF attribute of a REF element in a .asx file.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-0174?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Vuplayer Vuplayer.

How do I fix CVE-2009-0174?

No fix has been published for CVE-2009-0174 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-2009-0174 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2009-0174 exists.

Public exploit code: 4 Exploit-DB entries.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-frg3-7rqg-45f3.