CVE-2009-1641

CVE-2009-1641 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Mini-stream Ripper with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 31% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Description

Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in Mini-stream Ripper 3.0.1.1 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) a long rtsp URL in a .ram file and (2) a long string in the HREF attribute of a REF element in a .asx file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-1641?
Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in Mini-stream Ripper 3.0.1.1 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) a long rtsp URL in a .ram file and (2) a long string in the HREF attribute of a REF element in a .asx file.
How severe is CVE-2009-1641?
CVE-2009-1641 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2009-1641 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 31% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-1641?
CVE-2009-1641 affects Mini-stream Ripper. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-1641?
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-2009-1641 published?
CVE-2009-1641 was published on 2009-05-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

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