CVE-2009-20003: Stack Overflow

Description

Xenorate versions up to and including 2.50, a Windows-based multimedia player, is vulnerable to a stack-based buffer overflow when processing .xpl playlist files. The application fails to properly validate the length of input data, allowing an attacker to craft a malicious .xpl file that overwrites the Structured Exception Handler (SEH) and enables arbitrary code execution. Exploitation requires local interaction, typically by convincing a user to open the crafted file.

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Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-121 CWE-121

References

Other References

http://www.xenorate.com/ https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/master/modules/exploits/windows/fileformat/xenorate_xpl_bof.rb https://web.archive.org/web/20100507021109/http://www.xenorate.com/ https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/10371 https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/10373 https://www.fortiguard.com/encyclopedia/ips/18035 https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/xenorate-xpl-file-stack-based-buffer-overflow

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-20003? +

Xenorate versions up to and including 2.50, a Windows-based multimedia player, is vulnerable to a stack-based buffer overflow when processing .xpl playlist files. The application fails to properly validate the length of input data, allowing an attacker to craft a malicious .xpl file that overwrites the Structured Exception Handler (SEH) and enables arbitrary code execution. Exploitation requires local interaction, typically by convincing a user to open the crafted file.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2009-20003? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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