CVE-2009-1791

Name: CVE-2009-1791
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2009-05-26T17:30:02.063+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 6.53%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2009-1791 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Heap-based buffer overflow in aiff_read_header in libsndfile 1.0.15 through 1.0.19, as used in Winamp 5.552 and possibly other media programs, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via an AIFF file with an invalid header value.. EPSS estimates a 6.53% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in aiff_read_header in libsndfile 1.0.15 through 1.0.19, as used in Winamp 5.552 and possibly other media programs, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via an AIFF file with an invalid header value.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

6.53%

92.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Mega-Nerd	Libsndfile	1.0.15
Mega-Nerd	Libsndfile	1.0.16
Mega-Nerd	Libsndfile	1.0.17
Mega-Nerd	Libsndfile	1.0.18
Mega-Nerd	Libsndfile	1.0.19
Nullsoft	Winamp	5.5
Nullsoft	Winamp	5.51
Nullsoft	Winamp	5.52
Nullsoft	Winamp	5.54
Nullsoft	Winamp	5.55
Nullsoft	Winamp	5.541
Nullsoft	Winamp	5.552

References

http://secunia.com/advisories/35076Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/35247
http://secunia.com/advisories/35443
http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200905-09.xml
http://www.debian.org/security/2009/dsa-1814
http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2009:132
http://www.mega-nerd.com/erikd/Blog/CodeHacking/libsndfile/Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.mega-nerd.com/libsndfile/Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/34978Patch
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1324Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/50541
http://secunia.com/advisories/35076Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/35247
http://secunia.com/advisories/35443
http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200905-09.xml
http://www.debian.org/security/2009/dsa-1814
http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2009:132
http://www.mega-nerd.com/erikd/Blog/CodeHacking/libsndfile/Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.mega-nerd.com/libsndfile/Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/34978Patch
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1324Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/50541

Timeline

Published: May 26, 2009
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-1791?

How severe is CVE-2009-1791?

Severity scoring for CVE-2009-1791 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 6.53% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2009-1791?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST