CVE-2011-2594
CVE-2011-2594 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Kmplayer 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: 4% (89th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Kmplayer
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in KMPlayer 3.0.0.1441, and possibly other versions, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a playlist (.KPL) file with a long Title field.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2011-2594?
- Heap-based buffer overflow in KMPlayer 3.0.0.1441, and possibly other versions, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a playlist (.KPL) file with a long Title field.
- How severe is CVE-2011-2594?
- CVE-2011-2594 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
- Is CVE-2011-2594 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2011-2594?
- CVE-2011-2594 affects Kmplayer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2011-2594?
- 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-2011-2594 published?
- CVE-2011-2594 was published on 2011-09-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/45264
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/49342
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/69451
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:kmplayer:kmplayer:3.0.0.1441:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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