How severe is CVE-2009-1068?

CVE-2009-1068 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2009-1068 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 15% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-1068?

CVE-2009-1068 primarily affects Bsplayer Bs.player. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-1068?

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-2009-1068 published?

CVE-2009-1068 was published on 2009-03-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-1068

CVE-2009-1068 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Bsplayer Bs.player with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 15% 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: 15% (96th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Bsplayer Bs.player
Published: 2009-03-26
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in BS.Player (bsplayer) 2.32 Build 975 Free and 2.34 Build 980 PRO and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or execute arbitrary code via a long hostname in a .bsl playlist file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-1068?: Stack-based buffer overflow in BS.Player (bsplayer) 2.32 Build 975 Free and 2.34 Build 980 PRO and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or execute arbitrary code via a long hostname in a .bsl playlist file.
How severe is CVE-2009-1068?: CVE-2009-1068 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2009-1068 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 15% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-1068?: CVE-2009-1068 primarily affects Bsplayer Bs.player. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-1068?: 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-2009-1068 published?: CVE-2009-1068 was published on 2009-03-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:bsplayer:bs.player:2.32:free:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:bsplayer:bs.player:2.34:pro:*:*:*:*:*:*

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