CVE-2019-25571
MediaMonkey 4.1.23 Denial of Service via Malformed URL
Description
MediaMonkey 4.1.23 contains a denial of service vulnerability that allows local attackers to crash the application by opening a specially crafted MP3 file containing an excessively long URL string. Attackers can create a malicious MP3 file with a buffer containing 4000 bytes of data appended to a URL, which causes the application to crash when the file is opened through the File > Open URL dialog.
INFO
Published Date :
March 21, 2026, 1:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
Oct. 7, 2026, 8:10 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | |||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update MediaMonkey to the latest version available.
- Avoid opening untrusted MP3 files.
- Implement file validation for MP3 URLs.
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-2019-25571.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/46378 | Exploit Third Party Advisory VDB Entry |
| https://www.mediamonkey.com/ | Product |
| https://www.mediamonkey.com/sw/MediaMonkey_4.1.23.1881.exe | Product |
| https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/mediamonkey-denial-of-service-via-malformed-url | Third Party Advisory |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2019-25571 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2019-25571
weaknesses.
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Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
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CVE Translated by [email protected]
Oct. 07, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Changed Translation Title: MediaMonkey de Mediamonkey, Description: MediaMonkey 4.1.23 contiene una vulnerabilidad de denegación de servicio que permite a atacantes locales colapsar la aplicación al abrir un archivo MP3 especialmente diseñado que contiene una cadena de URL excesivamente larga. Los atacantes pueden crear un archivo MP3 malicioso con un búfer que contiene 4000 bytes de datos adjuntos a una URL, lo que hace que la aplicación colapse cuando el archivo se abre a través del diálogo Archivo > Abrir URL. Title: MediaMonkey, Description: MediaMonkey 4.1.23 contiene una vulnerabilidad de denegación de servicio que permite a atacantes locales colapsar la aplicación al abrir un archivo MP3 especialmente diseñado que contiene una cadena de URL excesivamente larga. Los atacantes pueden crear un archivo MP3 malicioso con un búfer que contiene 4000 bytes de datos adjuntos a una URL, lo que hace que la aplicación colapse cuando el archivo se abre a través del diálogo Archivo > Abrir URL. -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Jun. 17, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'vendor': 'Mediamonkey', 'product': 'MediaMonkey', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '4.1.23.1881'}]}] -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Jun. 17, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2019-25571', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'poc'}, {'automatable': 'no'}, {'technicalImpact': 'partial'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-03-23T16:23:52.441059Z'} -
Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Mar. 24, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:ventismedia:mediamonkey:4.1.23.1881:*:*:*:*:windows:*:* Added Reference Type VulnCheck: https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/46378 Types: Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry Added Reference Type VulnCheck: https://www.mediamonkey.com/ Types: Product Added Reference Type VulnCheck: https://www.mediamonkey.com/sw/MediaMonkey_4.1.23.1881.exe Types: Product Added Reference Type VulnCheck: https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/mediamonkey-denial-of-service-via-malformed-url Types: Third Party Advisory -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Mar. 21, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description MediaMonkey 4.1.23 contains a denial of service vulnerability that allows local attackers to crash the application by opening a specially crafted MP3 file containing an excessively long URL string. Attackers can create a malicious MP3 file with a buffer containing 4000 bytes of data appended to a URL, which causes the application to crash when the file is opened through the File > Open URL dialog. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/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 CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H Added CWE CWE-226 Added Reference https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/46378 Added Reference https://www.mediamonkey.com/ Added Reference https://www.mediamonkey.com/sw/MediaMonkey_4.1.23.1881.exe Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/mediamonkey-denial-of-service-via-malformed-url