CVE-2009-4549 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening malicious playlist files in A2 Media Player Pro.
- 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-2009-4549?
CVE-2009-4549 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 4 Jan 2010. 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 A2 Media Player Pro 2.51 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long string in a (1) .m3u or (2) .m3l playlist file.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-4549?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Cdmi A2 Media Player Pro.
How do I fix CVE-2009-4549?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-4549 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-2009-4549 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2009-4549 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-m393-62mx-4p5j.