CVE-2009-4756 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a malicious playlist file in Beatport 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-2009-4756?
CVE-2009-4756 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
Stack-based buffer overflow in TraktorBeatport.exe 1.0.0.283 in Beatport Player 1.0.0.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long string in a malformed playlist (.m3u) file.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-4756?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Beatport Beatport Player.
How do I fix CVE-2009-4756?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-4756 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-2009-4756 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2009-4756 exists.
Public exploit code: 4 Exploit-DB entries.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-f6m9-2mv3-qq4f.