CVE-2009-3170

CVE-2009-3170 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Aimp Aimp2 Audio Converter with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 15% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in AIMP2 Audio Converter 2.53 (build 330) and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a long File1 argument in a (1) .pls or (2) .m3u playlist file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-3170?
Stack-based buffer overflow in AIMP2 Audio Converter 2.53 (build 330) and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a long File1 argument in a (1) .pls or (2) .m3u playlist file.
How severe is CVE-2009-3170?
CVE-2009-3170 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2009-3170 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 15% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-3170?
CVE-2009-3170 affects Aimp Aimp2 Audio Converter. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-3170?
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-2009-3170 published?
CVE-2009-3170 was published on 2009-09-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

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