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CVE-2009-0175

9.3 · HIGH

Heap-based buffer overflow in Heathco Software MP3 TrackMaker 1.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long string in a…

Published Jan 20, 2009heathcosoftCWE-119EPSS 5.55%

Overview

CVE-2009-0175 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting heathcosoft mp3_trackmaker. It was published on January 20, 2009 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Heap-based buffer overflow in Heathco Software MP3 TrackMaker 1.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long string in an invalid .mp3 file.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from heathcosoft. Update mp3_trackmaker to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refsecurityreason.com/securityalert/4920Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/33183Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/47852Refwww.exploit-db.com/exploits/7708Refsecurityreason.com/securityalert/4920Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/33183Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/47852Refwww.exploit-db.com/exploits/7708

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-0175?

CVE-2009-0175 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting heathcosoft mp3_trackmaker. It was published on January 20, 2009 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2009-0175?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2009-0175?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from heathcosoft. Update mp3_trackmaker to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2009-0175?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2009-0175 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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