CVE-2009-0186 Integer overflow in n/a
An integer overflow in libsndfile allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted CAF audio files, requiring user interaction to open the file.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2009-0186?
CVE-2009-0186 is a critical vulnerability in Nullsoft Winamp, published on 5 Mar 2009. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Integer overflow in libsndfile 1.0.18, as used in Winamp and other products, allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted description chunks in a CAF audio file, leading to a heap-based buffer overflow.
Weakness: CWE-189
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-0186?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Mega-Nerd Libsndfile, Nullsoft Winamp.
How do I fix CVE-2009-0186?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Is CVE-2009-0186 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2009-0186 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Nullsoft Winamp
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2009-0186, DSA-1742-1, GHSA-2rcp-rgq6-h5hc.