Merak Media Player '.m3u' File Remote Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID:	33419
Class:	Boundary Condition Error
CVE:	CVE-2009-0350
Remote:	Yes
Local:	No
Published:	Jan 25 2009 12:00AM
Updated:	Mar 03 2009 06:16PM
Credit:	Houssamix
Vulnerable:	Qwerks Merak Media Player 3.2
Not Vulnerable:

Merak Media Player '.m3u' File Remote Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Merak Media Player is prone to a remote buffer-overflow vulnerability because the application fails to perform adequate boundary checks on user-supplied input.

Attackers may leverage this issue to execute arbitrary code in the context of the application. Failed attacks will cause denial-of-service conditions.

Merak Media Player 3.2 is vulnerable; other versions may also be affected.

Merak Media Player '.m3u' File Remote Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

The following proof of concept and exploit are available:

• /data/vulnerabilities/exploits/33419-2.pl
• /data/vulnerabilities/exploits/33419.pl

Merak Media Player '.m3u' File Remote Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Solution:
Currently we are not aware of any vendor-supplied patches. If you feel we are in error or if you are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected].

Merak Media Player '.m3u' File Remote Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

References:

• Merak Media Player (Qwerks)