CVE-2009-0186: Buffer Overflow

Published Mar 5, 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.

Affected Software

25 affected components
Nullsoft Winamp=5.55
Nullsoft Winamp=5.541
mega-nerd libsndfile<=1.0.18
mega-nerd libsndfile=0.0.8
mega-nerd libsndfile=0.0.28
mega-nerd libsndfile=1.0.0
mega-nerd libsndfile=1.0.0-rc1
mega-nerd libsndfile=1.0.0-rc6
mega-nerd libsndfile=1.0.1
mega-nerd libsndfile=1.0.2
mega-nerd libsndfile=1.0.3
mega-nerd libsndfile=1.0.4
mega-nerd libsndfile=1.0.5
mega-nerd libsndfile=1.0.6
mega-nerd libsndfile=1.0.7
mega-nerd libsndfile=1.0.8
mega-nerd libsndfile=1.0.9
mega-nerd libsndfile=1.0.10
mega-nerd libsndfile=1.0.11
mega-nerd libsndfile=1.0.12
mega-nerd libsndfile=1.0.13
mega-nerd libsndfile=1.0.14
mega-nerd libsndfile=1.0.15
mega-nerd libsndfile=1.0.16
mega-nerd libsndfile=1.0.17

Event History

Mar 5, 2009
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:30 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

How do I fix CVE-2009-0186?

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

3

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.

4

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

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

5

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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