CVE-2009-4201 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a malicious MP3 file with oversized metadata fields.
- 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-2009-4201?
CVE-2009-4201 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 4 Dec 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
Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in Mp3 Tag Assistant Professional 2.92 build 300 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an MP3 file with a long string in the (1) ID3v1, (2) ID3v2, or (3) APEv2 metadata field.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-4201?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Assistanttools Mp3 Tag Assistance Professional.
How do I fix CVE-2009-4201?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-4201 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-2009-4201 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2009-4201 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-hxjf-xrrg-3wch.