CVE-2010-10017
Windows Media Downloader Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
Description
WM Downloader version 3.1.2.2 is vulnerable to a buffer overflow when processing a specially crafted .m3u playlist file. The application fails to properly validate input length, allowing an attacker to overwrite structured exception handler (SEH) records and execute arbitrary code. Exploitation occurs locally when a user opens the malicious file, and the payload executes with the privileges of the current user.
INFO
Published Date :
Aug. 30, 2025, 2:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
Aug. 30, 2025, 2:15 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2010-10017
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update WM Downloader to the latest version.
- Avoid opening untrusted .m3u playlist files.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Aug. 30, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Tag unsupported-when-assigned Added Description WM Downloader version 3.1.2.2 is vulnerable to a buffer overflow when processing a specially crafted .m3u playlist file. The application fails to properly validate input length, allowing an attacker to overwrite structured exception handler (SEH) records and execute arbitrary code. Exploitation occurs locally when a user opens the malicious file, and the payload executes with the privileges of the current user. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CWE CWE-134 Added CWE CWE-120 Added Reference https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/master/modules/exploits/windows/fileformat/wm_downloader_m3u.rb Added Reference https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/14497 Added Reference https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/16642 Added Reference https://www.fortiguard.com/encyclopedia/ips/24038/wm-downloader-buffer-overflow Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/wm-downloader-buffer-overflow-via-malformed-m3u-file