CVE-2009-0261 Memory corruption in n/a
Stack-based buffer overflow in Total Video Player allows arbitrary code execution via a malicious skin configuration 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
- None listed
What is CVE-2009-0261?
CVE-2009-0261 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 23 Jan 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
Stack-based buffer overflow in EffectMatrix Total Video Player 1.31 allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via a Skins\DefaultSkin\DefaultSkin.ini file with a large ColumnHeaderSpan value.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-0261?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Effectmatrix Total Video Player.
How do I fix CVE-2009-0261?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-0261 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-2009-0261 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2009-0261 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module and 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-rqc4-792p-rj7w.