CVE-2009-3811 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a malicious MP3 file with a long ID3 tag in Music Tag Editor.
- 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-2009-3811?
CVE-2009-3811 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 27 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
Stack-based buffer overflow in Music Tag Editor 1.61 build 212 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an MP3 file with a long ID3 tag. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-3811?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Assistanttools Music Tag Editor.
How do I fix CVE-2009-3811?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-3811 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-2009-3811 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2009-3811 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-7j4c-9m49-mwcj.