CVE-2009-2550

Name: CVE-2009-2550
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2009-07-20T20:00:13.907+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 8.66%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2009-2550 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Stack-based buffer overflow in Hamster Audio Player 0.3a allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long string in a (1) .m3u or (2) .hpl playlist file.. EPSS estimates a 8.66% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in Hamster Audio Player 0.3a allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long string in a (1) .m3u or (2) .hpl playlist file.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

8.66%

94.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-787

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ondanera	Hamster Audio Player	0.3a

References

http://osvdb.org/55871Broken Link
http://secunia.com/advisories/35825Broken Link, Vendor Advisory
http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/9157Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/9172Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/51732Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://osvdb.org/55871Broken Link
http://secunia.com/advisories/35825Broken Link, Vendor Advisory
http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/9157Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/9172Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/51732Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-2550?

Stack-based buffer overflow in Hamster Audio Player 0.3a allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long string in a (1) .m3u or (2) .hpl playlist file.

How severe is CVE-2009-2550?

Severity scoring for CVE-2009-2550 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 8.66% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2009-2550?

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-2009-2550?

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Source: NVD / NIST