CVE-2009-1438 Integer overflow in n/a
An integer overflow in libmodplug allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted MED file, 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-2009-1438?
CVE-2009-1438 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 27 Apr 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 the CSoundFile::ReadMed function (src/load_med.cpp) in libmodplug before 0.8.6, as used in gstreamer-plugins, TTPlayer, and other products, allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via a MED file with a crafted (1) song comment or (2) song name, which triggers a heap-based buffer overflow, as exploited in the wild in August 2008.
Weakness: CWE-189
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-1438?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Konstanty Bialkowski Libmodplug.
How do I fix CVE-2009-1438?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Is CVE-2009-1438 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2009-1438 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2009-1438, DSA-1851-1, GHSA-v7cc-2p5c-5943.