How severe is CVE-2009-0490?

CVE-2009-0490 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2009-0490 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 17% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-0490?

CVE-2009-0490 affects Audacityteam Audacity. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-0490?

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-2009-0490 published?

CVE-2009-0490 was published on 2009-02-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-0490

CVE-2009-0490 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Audacityteam Audacity with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 17% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-787.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 17% (97th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-787
Affected product: Audacityteam Audacity
Published: 2009-02-10
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in the String_parse::get_nonspace_quoted function in lib-src/allegro/strparse.cpp in Audacity 1.2.6 and other versions before 1.3.6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a .gro file containing a long string.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-0490?: Stack-based buffer overflow in the String_parse::get_nonspace_quoted function in lib-src/allegro/strparse.cpp in Audacity 1.2.6 and other versions before 1.3.6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a .gro file containing a long string.
How severe is CVE-2009-0490?: CVE-2009-0490 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2009-0490 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 17% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-0490?: CVE-2009-0490 affects Audacityteam Audacity. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-0490?: 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-2009-0490 published?: CVE-2009-0490 was published on 2009-02-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:audacityteam:audacity:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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