CVE-2009-5137 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a malicious playlist file in Mini-stream CastRipper.
- 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-2009-5137?
CVE-2009-5137 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 2 Jan 2014. 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 Mini-stream CastRipper 2.50.70 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long URL in the [playlist] section in a .pls file, a different vector than CVE-2009-1667.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-5137?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Mini-Stream Castripper.
How do I fix CVE-2009-5137?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-5137 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-2009-5137 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2009-5137 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-6fmc-jx85-mmx4.