CVE-2009-1087

Multiple argument injection vulnerabilities in PPLive.exe in PPLive 1.9.21 and earlier allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a UNC share…

published March 25, 2009

CVSS
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EPSS
5%
Percentile
92.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ We've got a crafty little issue with PPLive! Remote attackers can potentially use UNC share pathnames to execute arbitrary code. 😱 Think of it like a restaurant that accepts any order without verifying what's on the ticket — just imagine someone sneaking in their own secret recipe instead of the chef's! This vulnerability could allow an attacker to run any code they want on your system, leading to unauthorized access or even full control. It’s like leaving the back door wide open for anyone to waltz in and do as they please!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant that accepts any order without verifying what's on the ticket — just imagine someone sneaking in their own secret recipe instead of the chef's! The PPLive application has multiple argument injection vulnerabilities that let attackers exploit the LoadModule argument via various URI handlers. This allows for remote execution of arbitrary code without proper validation of the input.

What to do

This vulnerability could allow an attacker to run any code they want on your system, leading to unauthorized access or even full control. It’s like leaving the back door wide open for anyone to waltz in and do as they please! To protect yourself, update PPLive to the latest version and ensure that your configurations do not allow for UNC paths in these arguments. Regularly review application settings to guard against similar vulnerabilities. You've got this! With these actions, you can keep your system safe and sound. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.05136 · 92.4th percentile
Published
2009-03-25T18:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 25 MAR 18:00Z
    Multiple argument injection vulnerabilities in PPLive.exe in PPLive 1.9.21 and earlier allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a UNC share…
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