CVE-2009-1642 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening malicious .ram or .asx files in Mini-stream ASX to MP3 Converter.
- 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-2009-1642?
CVE-2009-1642 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 15 May 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 stack-based buffer overflows in Mini-stream ASX to MP3 Converter 3.0.0.7 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) a long rtsp URL in a .ram file and (2) a long string in the HREF attribute of a REF element in a .asx file. NOTE: the latter was also subsequently reported in "prior to 3.1.3.7."
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-1642?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Mini-Stream Mini-Stream to Mp3 Converter.
How do I fix CVE-2009-1642?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-1642 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-2009-1642 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2009-1642 exists.
Public exploit code: 6 Exploit-DB entries.
Sources
Also known as CVE-2017-15083, GHSA-gffg-p8c6-5w57.