CVE-2009-0182 Memory corruption in n/a
A buffer overflow in VUPlayer allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a malicious .pls file with a long URL.
- 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-2009-0182?
CVE-2009-0182 is a high-severity 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
Buffer overflow in VUPlayer 2.49 and earlier allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long URL in a File line in a .pls file, as demonstrated by an http URL on a File1 line.
Weakness: CWE-120
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-0182?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Vuplayer Vuplayer.
How do I fix CVE-2009-0182?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-0182 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-2009-0182 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2009-0182 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module, 2 Exploit-DB entries and 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-f9p2-88mm-74g3.