CVE-2009-0182

Name: CVE-2009-0182
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2009-01-20T16:30:00.5+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 48.40%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2009-0182 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Buffer overflow in VUPlayer 2.49 and earlier allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long URL in a File line in a .pls file, as demonstrated by an http URL on a File1 line.. EPSS estimates a 48.40% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Buffer overflow in VUPlayer 2.49 and earlier allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long URL in a File line in a .pls file, as demonstrated by an http URL on a File1 line.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

48.40%

98.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-120

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Vuplayer	Vuplayer	<= 2.49

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/165489/VUPlayer-2.49-Buffer-Overflow.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4923Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/48170Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/7695Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/165489/VUPlayer-2.49-Buffer-Overflow.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4923Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/48170Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/7695Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Jan 20, 2009
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-0182?

Buffer overflow in VUPlayer 2.49 and earlier allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long URL in a File line in a .pls file, as demonstrated by an http URL on a File1 line.

How severe is CVE-2009-0182?

CVE-2009-0182 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 48.40% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2009-0182?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2009-0182?

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Source: NVD / NIST