CVE-2009-0186 describes an integer overflow vulnerability in libsndfile 1.0.18, impacting products like Winamp. This flaw allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by crafting malicious CAF audio files, leading to a heap-based buffer overflow. With a CVSS score of 9.3 (Critical), it presents a high risk due to its network-based attack vector, medium complexity, and complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Despite its severity, there is no evidence of active exploitation, no known public exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), and minimal community discussion or media coverage.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
5.55CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:nullsoft:winamp:5.55:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
5.541CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:nullsoft:winamp:5.541:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
<= 1.0.18CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:mega-nerd:libsndfile:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
0.0.8CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:mega-nerd:libsndfile:0.0.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
0.0.28CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:mega-nerd:libsndfile:0.0.28:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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