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CVE-2009-1830

10.0 · HIGH

Stack-based buffer overflow in Soulseek 156 and 157 NS allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long search query.

Published May 29, 2009slsknetCWE-119EPSS 8.57%

Overview

CVE-2009-1830 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting slsknet soulseek. It was published on May 29, 2009 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Stack-based buffer overflow in Soulseek 156 and 157 NS allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long search query.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from slsknet. Update soulseek 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

Refarchives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2009-05/0210.htmlRefsecunia.com/advisories/35186Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/35091Refwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1427Refwww.exploit-db.com/exploits/8777Refwww.exploit-db.com/exploits/8804Refarchives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2009-05/0210.htmlRefsecunia.com/advisories/35186Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/35091Refwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1427

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-1830?

CVE-2009-1830 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting slsknet soulseek. It was published on May 29, 2009 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2009-1830?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, 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-2009-1830?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from slsknet. Update soulseek 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-2009-1830?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2009-1830 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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