CVE-2009-0490

CVE-2009-0490 describes a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in Audacity versions prior to 1.3.6, specifically within the String_parse::get_nonspace_quoted function. This flaw allows remote attackers to trigger a denial of service or potentially execute arbitrary code by providing a specially crafted .gro file containing an overly long string. The vulnerability carries a critical CVSS score of 9.3, indicating a high potential for impact with a network-based attack, medium complexity, and complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While not listed on the KEV catalog, exploit code for this vulnerability is publicly available on ExploitDB, demonstrating its exploitability. Despite this, there is no evidence of active exploitation, and it has received minimal community discussion or media coverage.