Go to homepageCyberStrike

Menu

Star on GitHub · 3.2k
Sign inDownload

CVE-2009-2961

9.3 · HIGH

Stack-based buffer overflow in Thaddy de Konng KOL Player 1.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or execute arbitrary code via a long URL in a .MP3 playlist file.

Published Aug 25, 2009kolmckCWE-119EPSS 4.81%

Overview

CVE-2009-2961 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting kolmck kol_player. It was published on August 25, 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

Stack-based buffer overflow in Thaddy de Konng KOL Player 1.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or execute arbitrary code via a long URL in a .MP3 playlist file.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from kolmck. Update kol_player 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

References

Refwww.exploit-db.com/exploits/9467Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/52629Refwww.exploit-db.com/exploits/9467Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/52629

How CyberStrike helps

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-2961?

CVE-2009-2961 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting kolmck kol_player. It was published on August 25, 2009 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2009-2961?

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-2009-2961?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from kolmck. Update kol_player 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-2009-2961?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2009-2961 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.

Related HIGH CVEs from 2009

View all
Browse by year2026202520242023202220212020201920182017201620152014201320122011201020092008200720062005200420032002200120001999