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CVE-2009-2896

UnknownEPSS 5.59%

Last modified

CVE-2009-2896 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Buffer overflow in KMplayer 2.9.4.1433 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or execute arbitrary code via a long string in a subtitle (.srt) playlist file. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.. EPSS estimates a 5.59% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Buffer overflow in KMplayer 2.9.4.1433 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or execute arbitrary code via a long string in a subtitle (.srt) playlist file. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
5.59%

91.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
KdeKmplayer<= 2.9.4.1433
KdeKmplayer2.9.3.1210

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-2896?
Buffer overflow in KMplayer 2.9.4.1433 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or execute arbitrary code via a long string in a subtitle (.srt) playlist file. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
How severe is CVE-2009-2896?
Severity scoring for CVE-2009-2896 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 5.59% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2009-2896?
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