CVE-2009-3717 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or cause a crash in LucVil PatPlayer by tricking users into opening a malicious 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-2009-3717?
CVE-2009-3717 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 16 Oct 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
Heap-based buffer overflow in LucVil PatPlayer 3.9 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or execute arbitrary code via a long URI in a playlist (.m3u) file.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-3717?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Lucvil Patplayer.
How do I fix CVE-2009-3717?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-3717 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-2009-3717 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2009-3717 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-8g86-cfmw-cfgc.