CVE-2009-4097

CVE-2009-4097 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Malsmith Serenity Audio Player 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

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in the MplayInputFile function in Serenity Audio Player 3.2.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long URL in an M3U file. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-4097?
Stack-based buffer overflow in the MplayInputFile function in Serenity Audio Player 3.2.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long URL in an M3U file. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
How severe is CVE-2009-4097?
CVE-2009-4097 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2009-4097 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-4097?
CVE-2009-4097 primarily affects Malsmith Serenity Audio Player. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-4097?
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-2009-4097 published?
CVE-2009-4097 was published on 2009-11-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (6)

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