# 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.

- **Severity:** Critical 9.3 (`AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C`)
- **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 available:** No
- **Published:** 15 Sep 2012
- **Updated:** 7 Aug 2024
- **Also known as:** GHSA-m559-x2r8-r7pv

## 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 (Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer)

## Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-5165?

It affects 1 product.


Products: 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.

## 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:

- Free MP3 CD Ripper 2.6 - '.wav' (PoC) (exploitdb)
- Free MP3 CD Ripper 2.6 - '.wav' Local Stack Buffer Overflow (exploitdb)
- Free MP3 CD Ripper 2.6 - '.wav' Local Overflow (exploitdb)
- Free MP3 CD Ripper 1.1 - Local Buffer Overflow (exploitdb)
- Free MP3 CD Ripper 1.1 WAV File Stack Buffer Overflow (metasploit)
- Free MP3 CD Ripper 1.1 - '.wav' Local Stack Buffer Overflow (Metasploit) (exploitdb)

## Other vulnerabilities in n/a

- [CVE-2019-9766](https://insights.sbomify.com/CVE-2019-9766/): Memory corruption in n/a (high 7.8)
- [CVE-2019-9767](https://insights.sbomify.com/CVE-2019-9767/): Memory corruption in n/a (high 7.8)

## Fix prompt for AI coding agents

```text
Check this codebase for CVE-2011-5165 and fix it if it is affected.

What it is: 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.
Exploitation: It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2011-5165 exists.

Affected product: n/a. No package-level version data is available, so check the vendor advisory linked from the reference page.

Task:
1. Search the dependency manifests and lockfiles (for example package.json, package-lock.json, requirements.txt, poetry.lock, uv.lock, pom.xml, build.gradle, go.mod, Cargo.lock, Gemfile.lock) and any Dockerfiles for the affected packages, including transitive dependencies.
2. If an affected version is in use, upgrade it to the fixed version for its release line with the project's package manager, so the lockfile is regenerated. Prefer the smallest upgrade that fixes it.
3. If there is no fix, or the upgrade would break the build, do not guess: explain the risk and the safest workaround instead.
4. Run the tests and summarise what changed and why.
5. If nothing in the project is affected, say so and change nothing.

Reference: https://insights.sbomify.com/CVE-2011-5165/ (Markdown: https://insights.sbomify.com/CVE-2011-5165/index.md)
```

## Sources

- CVE record: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2011-5165
- NVD: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2011-5165
- OSV: https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2011-5165

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From sbomify Insights: https://insights.sbomify.com/CVE-2011-5165/
Summaries are generated and may contain mistakes; the official description above is the record.