CVE-2009-3537

Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in EpicDJSoftware EpicDJ 1.3.9.1 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly…

published October 2, 2009

CVSS
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EPSS
5%
Percentile
92.2
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ Multiple stack-based buffer overflows could leave your EpicDJ app spinning out of control! 🎶 Think of this like a DJ mixing too many tracks at once, causing their equipment to overheat and crash — it’s a meltdown waiting to happen! If an attacker sends a long string in a playlist file, it could cause EpicDJ to crash, leaving you without your beats. Even worse, the attacker might gain the power to run arbitrary code, potentially leading to a full system takeover!

Put simply

Think of this like a DJ mixing too many tracks at once, causing their equipment to overheat and crash — it’s a meltdown waiting to happen! This vulnerability arises from multiple stack-based buffer overflows in EpicDJ 1.3.9.1, where specially crafted .m3u or .mpl playlist files can cause the application to crash or run malicious code.

What to do

If an attacker sends a long string in a playlist file, it could cause EpicDJ to crash, leaving you without your beats. Even worse, the attacker might gain the power to run arbitrary code, potentially leading to a full system takeover! To protect yourself, update EpicDJ to the latest version as soon as possible. Additionally, avoid opening untrusted playlist files, and consider implementing input validation to guard against these types of attacks. You've got this! With these steps, you'll keep your DJing safe and sound! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.04962 · 92.2th percentile
Published
2009-10-02T19:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 02 OCT 19:00Z
    Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in EpicDJSoftware EpicDJ 1.3.9.1 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly…
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