CVE-2010-5081 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a malicious .pls file with a long URL.

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-2010-5081?

CVE-2010-5081 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 25 Dec 2011. 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 RM-MP3 Converter 3.1.2.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long URL in a .pls file.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2010-5081?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Mini-Stream Rm-Mp3 Converter.

How do I fix CVE-2010-5081?

No fix has been published for CVE-2010-5081 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-2010-5081 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2010-5081 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module and 2 Exploit-DB entries.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-8w3p-v3w3-837j.

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