CVE-2009-0885 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or crash the application by tricking users into opening malicious playlist files.
- 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-2009-0885?
CVE-2009-0885 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 12 Mar 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
Multiple heap-based buffer overflows in Media Commands 1.0 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via a long string in a (1) M3U, (2) M3l, (3) TXT, and (4) LRC playlist file.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-0885?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Mediacommands Media Commands.
How do I fix CVE-2009-0885?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-0885 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-2009-0885 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2009-0885 exists.
Public exploit code: 2 Exploit-DB entries.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-897v-gpqx-r9g2.