CVE-2011-10023 MJM QuickPlayer <= 2010 .s3m Stack-Based Buffer Overflow
Attacker can execute arbitrary code by tricking a user into opening a malicious .s3m file in MJM QuickPlayer.
- 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-2011-10023?
CVE-2011-10023 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in MJM Software QuickPlayer, published on 20 Aug 2025. 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
MJM QuickPlayer (also known as MJM Player) version 2010 contains a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability triggered by opening a malicious .s3m music file. The flaw occurs due to improper bounds checking in the file parser, allowing an attacker to overwrite memory and execute arbitrary code. Exploitation is achieved via a crafted payload that bypasses DEP and ASLR protections using ROP techniques, and requires user interaction to open the file.
Weakness: CWE-121
Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-10023?
How do I fix CVE-2011-10023?
No fix has been published for CVE-2011-10023 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-2011-10023 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2011-10023 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-mmm7-v6rg-xx8h.