CVE-2009-0350 describes a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in Merak Media Player version 3.2. This flaw allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by supplying a specially crafted, long string within a .m3u playlist file, specifically impacting the status bar icon's tooltip. With a CVSS score of 9.3, this vulnerability is considered critical, indicating a high potential for complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The attack can be launched remotely with medium complexity and requires no authentication. While there is no evidence of active exploitation (not in KEV or Hot List), proof-of-concept exploit code is publicly available on ExploitDB. Despite the availability of exploit code, there is minimal community discussion or media coverage surrounding this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
3.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:merak:media_player:3.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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Remediation records are not available for this CVE.