CVE-2009-3170 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or cause a crash in AIMP2 Audio Converter 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-2009-3170?
CVE-2009-3170 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 11 Sep 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 AIMP2 Audio Converter 2.53 (build 330) and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a long File1 argument in a (1) .pls or (2) .m3u playlist file.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-3170?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Aimp Aimp2 Audio Converter.
How do I fix CVE-2009-3170?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-3170 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-2009-3170 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2009-3170 exists.
Public exploit code: 3 Exploit-DB entries.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-3qmw-6w2g-9g2c.