CVE-2009-4755 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening malicious playlist files in Mercury 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-2009-4755?
CVE-2009-4755 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 29 Mar 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
Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in Mercury Audio Player 1.21 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long string in a malformed (1) .b4s or (2) .pls playlist file.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-4755?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Mercuryaudio Audio Player.
How do I fix CVE-2009-4755?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-4755 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-2009-4755 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2009-4755 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-j5c5-5gc5-5vfh.