CVE-2009-4668
CVE-2009-4668 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Cowon America Jetaudio 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: 6% (92nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Cowon America Jetaudio
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in JetCast.exe 2.0.4.1109 in jetAudio 7.5.2 and 7.5.3.15 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long ID3 tag in an MP3 file. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2009-4668?
- Stack-based buffer overflow in JetCast.exe 2.0.4.1109 in jetAudio 7.5.2 and 7.5.3.15 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long ID3 tag in an MP3 file. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
- How severe is CVE-2009-4668?
- CVE-2009-4668 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
- Is CVE-2009-4668 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-2009-4668?
- CVE-2009-4668 primarily affects Cowon America Jetaudio. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2009-4668?
- 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-2009-4668 published?
- CVE-2009-4668 was published on 2010-03-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://retrogod.altervista.org/9sg_jetcast_heap_bof.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35195
- http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/8780
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/503826/100/0/threaded
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:a:cowon_america:jetaudio:7.5.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:cowon_america:jetaudio:7.5.3.15:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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