How severe is CVE-2009-0261?

CVE-2009-0261 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2009-0261 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 13% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-0261?

CVE-2009-0261 affects Effectmatrix Total Video Player. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-0261?

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-2009-0261 published?

CVE-2009-0261 was published on 2009-01-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-0261

CVE-2009-0261 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Effectmatrix Total Video Player with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 13% 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: 13% (96th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Effectmatrix Total Video Player
Published: 2009-01-23
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in EffectMatrix Total Video Player 1.31 allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via a Skins\DefaultSkin\DefaultSkin.ini file with a large ColumnHeaderSpan value.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-0261?: Stack-based buffer overflow in EffectMatrix Total Video Player 1.31 allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via a Skins\DefaultSkin\DefaultSkin.ini file with a large ColumnHeaderSpan value.
How severe is CVE-2009-0261?: CVE-2009-0261 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2009-0261 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 13% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-0261?: CVE-2009-0261 affects Effectmatrix Total Video Player. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-0261?: 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-2009-0261 published?: CVE-2009-0261 was published on 2009-01-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:effectmatrix:total_video_player:1.31:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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