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CVE-2009-1438

7.5 · HIGH

Integer overflow in the CSoundFile::ReadMed function (src/load_med.cpp) in libmodplug before 0.8.6, as used in gstreamer-plugins, TTPlayer, and other products, allows context-dependent attackers to…

Published Apr 27, 2009konstanty_bialkowskiCWE-189EPSS 4.67%

Overview

CVE-2009-1438 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting konstanty_bialkowski libmodplug. It was published on April 27, 2009 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Integer overflow in the CSoundFile::ReadMed function (src/load_med.cpp) in libmodplug before 0.8.6, as used in gstreamer-plugins, TTPlayer, and other products, allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via a MED file with a crafted (1) song comment or (2) song name, which triggers a heap-based buffer overflow, as exploited in the wild in August 2008.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from konstanty_bialkowski. Update libmodplug 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

VendorProductVersionsStatus
konstanty_bialkowskilibmodplug0Affected

References

Refbugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=266913Reflists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-07/msg00002.htmlRefmodplug-xmms.cvs.sourceforge.net/viewvc/modplug-xmms/libmodplug/src/load_med.cpp?r1=1.1&amp%3Br2=1.2Refosvdb.org/53801Refsecunia.com/advisories/34797Refsecunia.com/advisories/34930Refsecunia.com/advisories/35026Refsecunia.com/advisories/35685Refsecunia.com/advisories/35736Refsecunia.com/advisories/36158

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-1438?

CVE-2009-1438 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting konstanty_bialkowski libmodplug. It was published on April 27, 2009 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2009-1438?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, 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-2009-1438?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from konstanty_bialkowski. Update libmodplug 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-2009-1438?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2009-1438 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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