CVE-2011-5165 Memory corruption in n/a
A stack-based buffer overflow in Free MP3 CD Ripper allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted WAV file when converting files.
- 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-2011-5165?
CVE-2011-5165 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 15 Sep 2012. 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
Stack-based buffer overflow in Free MP3 CD Ripper 1.1, 2.6 and earlier, when converting a file, allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted .wav file.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-5165?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Cleanersoft Free Mp3 Cd Ripper.
How do I fix CVE-2011-5165?
No fix has been published for CVE-2011-5165 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-2011-5165 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2011-5165 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module and 8 Exploit-DB entries.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-m559-x2r8-r7pv.