CVE-2009-4757 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or crash the application by tricking users into opening a malicious playlist file.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2009-4757?
CVE-2009-4757 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 29 Mar 2010. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Stack-based buffer overflow in BrotherSoft EW-MusicPlayer 0.8 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a long string in a malformed playlist (.m3u) file. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-4757?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Evils-World Ew-Musicplayer.
How do I fix CVE-2009-4757?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-4757 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-2009-4757 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2009-4757 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-w39m-5ggv-w7w6.