CVE-2009-4637 describes a critical stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in FFmpeg version 0.5, allowing remote attackers to cause a denial of service and potentially execute arbitrary code. With a CVSS score of 10.0, it presents a severe risk due to its network-based attack vector, low attack complexity, and complete impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While no active exploitation or Metasploit modules are noted, an ExploitDB entry exists, and despite its age and lack of recent community discussion or media coverage, its high FAUCET Risk Score indicates its inherent danger.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
0.5CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:ffmpeg:ffmpeg:0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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Remediation records are not available for this CVE.