9.3
CRITICAL
CVE-2009-1788
Winamp libsndfile Heap Buffer Overflow-RCE
Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in voc_read_header in libsndfile 1.0.15 through 1.0.19, as used in Winamp 5.552 and possibly other media programs, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a VOC file with an invalid header value.

INFO

Published Date :

May 26, 2009, 4:30 p.m.

Last Modified :

April 9, 2025, 12:30 a.m.

Remotely Exploitable :

Yes !

Impact Score :

10.0

Exploitability Score :

8.6
Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2009-1788 vulnerability. Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the products that are affected, the information is not represented in the table below.

ID Vendor Product Action
1 Nullsoft winamp
1 Mega-nerd libsndfile
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to CVE-2009-1788.

URL Resource
http://secunia.com/advisories/35076 Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/35126
http://secunia.com/advisories/35247
http://secunia.com/advisories/35443
http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200905-09.xml
http://trapkit.de/advisories/TKADV2009-006.txt Exploit
http://www.debian.org/security/2009/dsa-1814
http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2009:132
http://www.mega-nerd.com/erikd/Blog/CodeHacking/libsndfile/ Patch Vendor Advisory
http://www.mega-nerd.com/libsndfile/ Patch
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/34978 Patch
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1324 Patch Vendor Advisory
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1348 Patch Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/50541
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/50827
http://secunia.com/advisories/35076 Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/35126
http://secunia.com/advisories/35247
http://secunia.com/advisories/35443
http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200905-09.xml
http://trapkit.de/advisories/TKADV2009-006.txt Exploit
http://www.debian.org/security/2009/dsa-1814
http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2009:132
http://www.mega-nerd.com/erikd/Blog/CodeHacking/libsndfile/ Patch Vendor Advisory
http://www.mega-nerd.com/libsndfile/ Patch
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/34978 Patch
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1324 Patch Vendor Advisory
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1348 Patch Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/50541
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/50827

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  • CVE Modified by af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

    Nov. 21, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Reference http://secunia.com/advisories/35076
    Added Reference http://secunia.com/advisories/35126
    Added Reference http://secunia.com/advisories/35247
    Added Reference http://secunia.com/advisories/35443
    Added Reference http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200905-09.xml
    Added Reference http://trapkit.de/advisories/TKADV2009-006.txt
    Added Reference http://www.debian.org/security/2009/dsa-1814
    Added Reference http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2009:132
    Added Reference http://www.mega-nerd.com/erikd/Blog/CodeHacking/libsndfile/
    Added Reference http://www.mega-nerd.com/libsndfile/
    Added Reference http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/34978
    Added Reference http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1324
    Added Reference http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1348
    Added Reference https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/50541
    Added Reference https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/50827
  • CVE Modified by [email protected]

    May. 14, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
  • CVE Modified by [email protected]

    Aug. 17, 2017

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Removed Reference http://xforce.iss.net/xforce/xfdb/50827 [No Types Assigned]
    Removed Reference http://xforce.iss.net/xforce/xfdb/50541 [Patch]
    Added Reference https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/50827 [No Types Assigned]
    Added Reference https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/50541 [No Types Assigned]
  • Initial Analysis by [email protected]

    May. 26, 2009

    Action Type Old Value New Value
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days. Following chart shows the EPSS score history of the vulnerability.
Exploit Prediction

EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days.

8.57 }} -0.13%

score

0.91580

percentile

CVSS2 - Vulnerability Scoring System
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