CVE-2010-2009 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published 21 May 2010 Updated 16 Sep 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a malicious MP3 file with a long ID3 tag.

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-2010-2009?

CVE-2010-2009 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 21 May 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 the media library in BS.Global BS.Player 2.51 build 1022, 2.41 build 1003, and possibly other versions allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long ID3 tag in a .MP3 file. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2010-2009?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Bsplayer Bs.player.

How do I fix CVE-2010-2009?

No fix has been published for CVE-2010-2009 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-2010-2009 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2010-2009 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-wwr7-p83r-3p7j.