CVE-2009-2961 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or cause a crash in KOL Player by tricking users into opening a malicious MP3 playlist 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-2009-2961?
CVE-2009-2961 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 25 Aug 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 Thaddy de Konng KOL Player 1.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or execute arbitrary code via a long URL in a .MP3 playlist file.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-2961?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Kolmck Kol Player.
How do I fix CVE-2009-2961?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-2961 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-2009-2961 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2009-2961 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-gcq7-fw5c-5h74.