CVE-2009-1449 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published 27 Apr 2009 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a malicious skin file in CoolPlayer Portable, requiring user interaction to load 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-2009-1449?

CVE-2009-1449 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 27 Apr 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 PortableApps CoolPlayer Portable (aka CoolPlayer+ Portable) 2.19.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a skin file (skin.ini) with a large PlaylistSkin parameter. NOTE: this may overlap CVE-2008-5735.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-1449?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Coolplayer Coolplayer.

How do I fix CVE-2009-1449?

No fix has been published for CVE-2009-1449 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-2009-1449 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2009-1449 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-mxhx-hq56-f376.