How severe is CVE-2009-1830?

CVE-2009-1830 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2009-1830 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 9% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-1830?

CVE-2009-1830 primarily affects Slsknet Soulseek. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-1830?

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-2009-1830 published?

CVE-2009-1830 was published on 2009-05-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-1830

CVE-2009-1830 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Slsknet Soulseek with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. 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 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 9% (94th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Slsknet Soulseek
Published: 2009-05-29
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in Soulseek 156 and 157 NS allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long search query.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-1830?: Stack-based buffer overflow in Soulseek 156 and 157 NS allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long search query.
How severe is CVE-2009-1830?: CVE-2009-1830 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2009-1830 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 9% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-1830?: CVE-2009-1830 primarily affects Slsknet Soulseek. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-1830?: 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-2009-1830 published?: CVE-2009-1830 was published on 2009-05-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:slsknet:soulseek:156:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:slsknet:soulseek:157_ns:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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