CVE-2009-0350 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a malicious .m3u playlist file in Merak Media Player, requiring user interaction to open the file.

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-2009-0350?

CVE-2009-0350 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 29 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 Merak Media Player 3.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long string in a .m3u playlist file, related to the status bar icon's tooltip. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-0350?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Merak Media Player.

How do I fix CVE-2009-0350?

No fix has been published for CVE-2009-0350 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-2009-0350 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2009-0350 exists.

Public exploit code: 2 Exploit-DB entries.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-wqvp-33cw-jgjc.

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