CVE-2009-1642
CVE-2009-1642 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Mini-stream Mini-stream To Mp3 Converter 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: 7% (93rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Mini-stream Mini-stream To Mp3 Converter
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in Mini-stream ASX to MP3 Converter 3.0.0.7 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. NOTE: the latter was also subsequently reported in "prior to 3.1.3.7."
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2009-1642?
- Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in Mini-stream ASX to MP3 Converter 3.0.0.7 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. NOTE: the latter was also subsequently reported in "prior to 3.1.3.7."
- How severe is CVE-2009-1642?
- CVE-2009-1642 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
- Is CVE-2009-1642 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2009-1642?
- CVE-2009-1642 affects Mini-stream Mini-stream To Mp3 Converter. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2009-1642?
- 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-2009-1642 published?
- CVE-2009-1642 was published on 2009-05-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/34860
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/34864
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/50374
- https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/144558/ASX-To-MP3-Converter-Stack-Overflow.html
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/8629
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/8630
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:mini-stream:mini-stream_to_mp3_converter:3.0.0.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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