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CVE-2009-3811

9.3 · HIGH

Stack-based buffer overflow in Music Tag Editor 1.61 build 212 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an MP3 file with a long ID3 tag.

Published Oct 27, 2009assistanttoolsCWE-119EPSS 5.76%

Overview

CVE-2009-3811 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting assistanttools music_tag_editor. It was published on October 27, 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 Music Tag Editor 1.61 build 212 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an MP3 file with a long ID3 tag. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from assistanttools. Update music_tag_editor 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

Refliquidworm.blogspot.com/2009/07/music-tag-editor-161-build-212-remote.htmlRefosvdb.org/55861Refsecunia.com/advisories/35828Refwww.exploit-db.com/exploits/9167Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/51724Refliquidworm.blogspot.com/2009/07/music-tag-editor-161-build-212-remote.htmlRefosvdb.org/55861Refsecunia.com/advisories/35828Refwww.exploit-db.com/exploits/9167Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/51724

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-3811?

CVE-2009-3811 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting assistanttools music_tag_editor. It was published on October 27, 2009 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2009-3811?

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-2009-3811?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from assistanttools. Update music_tag_editor 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-2009-3811?

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