CVE-2009-1438

CVE-2009-1438 is a high-severity vulnerability in Konstanty Bialkowski Libmodplug with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-189.

Key facts

• Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
• EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (91st percentile)
• Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
• Weakness: CWE-189
• Affected product: Konstanty Bialkowski Libmodplug
• Published: 2009-04-27
• Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Integer overflow in the CSoundFile::ReadMed function (src/load_med.cpp) in libmodplug before 0.8.6, as used in gstreamer-plugins, TTPlayer, and other products, allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via a MED file with a crafted (1) song comment or (2) song name, which triggers a heap-based buffer overflow, as exploited in the wild in August 2008.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-1438?

Integer overflow in the CSoundFile::ReadMed function (src/load_med.cpp) in libmodplug before 0.8.6, as used in gstreamer-plugins, TTPlayer, and other products, allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via a MED file with a crafted (1) song comment or (2) song name, which triggers a heap-based buffer overflow, as exploited in the wild in August 2008.

How severe is CVE-2009-1438?

CVE-2009-1438 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2009-1438 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-1438?

CVE-2009-1438 primarily affects Konstanty Bialkowski Libmodplug. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-1438?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2009-1438 published?

CVE-2009-1438 was published on 2009-04-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

• http://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=266913
• http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-07/msg00002.html
• http://modplug-xmms.cvs.sourceforge.net/viewvc/modplug-xmms/libmodplug/src/load_med.cpp?r1=1.1&amp%3Br2=1.2
• http://osvdb.org/53801
• http://secunia.com/advisories/34797
• http://secunia.com/advisories/34930
• http://secunia.com/advisories/35026
• http://secunia.com/advisories/35685
• http://secunia.com/advisories/35736
• http://secunia.com/advisories/36158
• http://secunia.com/advisories/36183
• http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200907-07.xml
• http://sourceforge.net/project/shownotes.php?release_id=677065&group_id=1275
• http://www.debian.org/security/2009/dsa-1850
• http://www.debian.org/security/2009/dsa-1851
• http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2009:128
• http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/04/21/4
• http://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2009-April/msg00907.html
• http://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2009-April/msg00908.html
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30801
• http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-771-1
• http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1104
• https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=496834
• https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/50388

Affected products (3)

• cpe:2.3:a:konstanty_bialkowski:libmodplug:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:konstanty_bialkowski:libmodplug:0.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:konstanty_bialkowski:libmodplug:0.8.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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