CVE-2009-1437 describes a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in PortableApps CoolPlayer Portable versions 2.19.6 and earlier. This flaw allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by supplying a specially crafted, long string within a malformed .m3u playlist file. With a CVSS score of 9.3, this vulnerability is considered critical, enabling complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability with medium attack complexity and no authentication required. While not listed in CISA's KEV catalog, multiple proof-of-concept exploits are available on ExploitDB, though there is no evidence of active exploitation, significant community discussion, or media coverage.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
2.19.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:coolplayer:coolplayer:2.19.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
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.