CVE-2009-4309

Name: CVE-2009-4309
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2009-12-13T01:30:00.483+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 24.11%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2009-4309 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Heap-based buffer overflow in the Intel Indeo41 codec for Windows Media Player in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP2 and SP3, and Server 2003 SP2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a large size value in a movi record in an IV41 stream in a media file, as demonstrated by an AVI file.. EPSS estimates a 24.11% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in the Intel Indeo41 codec for Windows Media Player in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP2 and SP3, and Server 2003 SP2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a large size value in a movi record in an IV41 stream in a media file, as demonstrated by an AVI file.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

24.11%

97.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Microsoft	Windows Media Player	All versions	—
Microsoft	Windows 2000	All versions	Sp4
Microsoft	Windows 2003 Server	All versions	Sp2
Microsoft	Windows Xp	All versions	Sp3

References

http://secunia.com/advisories/37592Vendor Advisory
http://securitytracker.com/id?1023302Patch
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/954157Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/955759Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/976138Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/advisory/954157.mspxPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.osvdb.org/60855
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/508324/100/0/threaded
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/37251
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/3440Vendor Advisory
http://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-09-089/
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/54642
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/54645
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A12188
http://secunia.com/advisories/37592Vendor Advisory
http://securitytracker.com/id?1023302Patch
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/954157Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/955759Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/976138Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/advisory/954157.mspxPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.osvdb.org/60855
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/508324/100/0/threaded
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/37251
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/3440Vendor Advisory
http://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-09-089/
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/54642
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/54645
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A12188

Timeline

Published: Dec 13, 2009
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-4309?

How severe is CVE-2009-4309?

Severity scoring for CVE-2009-4309 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 24.11% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2009-4309?

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