CVE-2009-2896 describes a buffer overflow vulnerability in KMplayer version 2.9.4.1433 and earlier, affecting the KDE KMplayer application. This critical vulnerability, with a CVSS score of 9.3, allows remote attackers to trigger a denial of service or execute arbitrary code by supplying a specially crafted, long string within a subtitle (.srt) playlist file. While not listed on the KEV catalog or Hot List, a Proof-of-Concept exploit is publicly available on ExploitDB, though there is no evidence of active exploitation, Metasploit modules, or significant community discussion or media coverage.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 2.9.4.1433CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:kde:kmplayer:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
2.9.3.1210CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:kde:kmplayer:2.9.3.1210:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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