CVE-2009-4962

CVE-2009-4962 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Adammo Fat Player with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 31% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in Fat Player 0.6b allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long string in a .wav file. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-4962?
Stack-based buffer overflow in Fat Player 0.6b allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long string in a .wav file. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
How severe is CVE-2009-4962?
CVE-2009-4962 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2009-4962 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 31% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-4962?
CVE-2009-4962 affects Adammo Fat Player. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-4962?
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-2009-4962 published?
CVE-2009-4962 was published on 2010-07-28 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

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