CVE-2009-0174
CVE-2009-0174 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Vuplayer with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 12% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 12% (96th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Vuplayer
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in VUPlayer 2.49 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long .asf URI in the HREF attribute of a REF element in a .asx file.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2009-0174?
- Stack-based buffer overflow in VUPlayer 2.49 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long .asf URI in the HREF attribute of a REF element in a .asx file.
- How severe is CVE-2009-0174?
- CVE-2009-0174 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
- Is CVE-2009-0174 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 12% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2009-0174?
- CVE-2009-0174 affects Vuplayer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2009-0174?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2009-0174 published?
- CVE-2009-0174 was published on 2009-01-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4918
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/33185
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/47851
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/7709
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/7713
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/7714
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/7715
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:vuplayer:vuplayer:2.49:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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