CVE-2009-1449
CVE-2009-1449 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Coolplayer with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. 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-119.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 6% (92nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Coolplayer
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in PortableApps CoolPlayer Portable (aka CoolPlayer+ Portable) 2.19.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a skin file (skin.ini) with a large PlaylistSkin parameter. NOTE: this may overlap CVE-2008-5735.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2009-1449?
- Stack-based buffer overflow in PortableApps CoolPlayer Portable (aka CoolPlayer+ Portable) 2.19.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a skin file (skin.ini) with a large PlaylistSkin parameter. NOTE: this may overlap CVE-2008-5735.
- How severe is CVE-2009-1449?
- CVE-2009-1449 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
- Is CVE-2009-1449 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2009-1449?
- CVE-2009-1449 affects Coolplayer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2009-1449?
- 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-2009-1449 published?
- CVE-2009-1449 was published on 2009-04-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://osvdb.org/54113
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34816
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/50448
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/8527
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:coolplayer:coolplayer:2.19.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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