CVE-2009-4962 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a malicious .wav file in Fat 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-2009-4962?
CVE-2009-4962 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 27 Jul 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 Fat Player 0.6b allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long string in a .wav file. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-4962?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Adammo Fat Player.
How do I fix CVE-2009-4962?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-4962 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-2009-4962 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2009-4962 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module and 3 Exploit-DB entries.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-m5v7-hfq5-mx8f.