CVE-2011-0501

Stack-based buffer overflow in Music Animation Machine MIDI Player 2006aug19 Release 035 and possibly other versions allows user-assisted remote attackers to…

published January 20, 2011

CVSS
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EPSS
16%
Percentile
96.9
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A long line in a .mamx file could lead to unintended consequences. This stack-based buffer overflow in Music Animation Machine opens the door to some sneaky exploits! 🎶 Think of it like a concert hall where a single overzealous fan tries to get on stage by stretching out the microphone cable too far. If it gets tangled, chaos could ensue, and the performer might lose control! If an attacker tricked a user into opening a malicious .mamx file, they could execute arbitrary code on the system. This could lead to data theft, corruption, or even full control of the affected machine, making things absolutely devastating!

Put simply

Think of it like a concert hall where a single overzealous fan tries to get on stage by stretching out the microphone cable too far. If it gets tangled, chaos could ensue, and the performer might lose control! This vulnerability arises from insufficient bounds checking when processing .mamx files, allowing attackers to overflow the stack and potentially execute their own code.

What to do

If an attacker tricked a user into opening a malicious .mamx file, they could execute arbitrary code on the system. This could lead to data theft, corruption, or even full control of the affected machine, making things absolutely devastating! To secure your systems, ensure that you are using a patched version of Music Animation Machine. As always, educate users on the risks of opening unknown files and consider employing additional security measures like antivirus software. 🔒 You've got this! Stay vigilant, and you'll keep your systems safe and sound. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.16272 · 96.9th percentile
Published
2011-01-20T18:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 20 JAN 18:00Z
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