How severe is CVE-2009-1944?

CVE-2009-1944 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2009-1944 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 10% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-1944?

CVE-2009-1944 affects Aimp. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-1944?

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-2009-1944 published?

CVE-2009-1944 was published on 2009-06-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-1944

CVE-2009-1944 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Aimp with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 10% places it in the 95th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 10% (95th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Aimp
Published: 2009-06-05
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in AIMP 2.51 build 330 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an MP3 file with a long ID3 tag.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-1944?: Stack-based buffer overflow in AIMP 2.51 build 330 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an MP3 file with a long ID3 tag.
How severe is CVE-2009-1944?: CVE-2009-1944 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2009-1944 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 10% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-1944?: CVE-2009-1944 affects Aimp. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-1944?: 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-2009-1944 published?: CVE-2009-1944 was published on 2009-06-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:aimp:aimp:2.51:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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