critical
9.3
CWE
189 119 190
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2009-0186: Buffer Overflow

First published: Thu Mar 05 2009(Updated: )

Integer overflow in libsndfile 1.0.18, as used in Winamp and other products, allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted description chunks in a CAF audio file, leading to a heap-based buffer overflow.

Credit: PSIRT-CNA@flexerasoftware.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Winamp=5.55
Winamp=5.541
CentOS Libsndfile<=1.0.18
CentOS Libsndfile=0.0.8
CentOS Libsndfile=0.0.28
CentOS Libsndfile=1.0.0
CentOS Libsndfile=1.0.0-rc1
CentOS Libsndfile=1.0.0-rc6
CentOS Libsndfile=1.0.1
CentOS Libsndfile=1.0.2
CentOS Libsndfile=1.0.3
CentOS Libsndfile=1.0.4
CentOS Libsndfile=1.0.5
CentOS Libsndfile=1.0.6
CentOS Libsndfile=1.0.7
CentOS Libsndfile=1.0.8
CentOS Libsndfile=1.0.9
CentOS Libsndfile=1.0.10
CentOS Libsndfile=1.0.11
CentOS Libsndfile=1.0.12
CentOS Libsndfile=1.0.13
CentOS Libsndfile=1.0.14
CentOS Libsndfile=1.0.15
CentOS Libsndfile=1.0.16
CentOS Libsndfile=1.0.17

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2009-0186?

    The severity of CVE-2009-0186 is considered high due to its potential to allow arbitrary code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2009-0186?

    To fix CVE-2009-0186, upgrade libsndfile to version 1.0.19 or later.

  • What products are affected by CVE-2009-0186?

    CVE-2009-0186 affects multiple versions of libsndfile up to and including 1.0.18 and specific versions of Winamp.

  • What type of attack can exploit CVE-2009-0186?

    CVE-2009-0186 can be exploited by context-dependent attackers using crafted CAF audio files.

  • Is CVE-2009-0186 a buffer overflow vulnerability?

    Yes, CVE-2009-0186 is a buffer overflow vulnerability caused by an integer overflow in libsndfile.

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