CVE-2009-4097 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a malicious M3U file with a long URL in Serenity Audio Player.
- 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-2009-4097?
CVE-2009-4097 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 28 Nov 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 the MplayInputFile function in Serenity Audio Player 3.2.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long URL in an M3U file. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-4097?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Malsmith Serenity Audio Player.
How do I fix CVE-2009-4097?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-4097 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-2009-4097 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2009-4097 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-qfw4-wpcc-9fg4.