WM Downloader .M3U buffer overflow
| wmdownloader-m3u-bo (49842) |  High Risk |
Description:
WM Downloader is vulnerable to a stack-based buffer overflow, caused by improper bounds checking when parsing malicious .M3U files. By persuading a victim to open a specially-crafted .M3U file, a remote attacker could overflow a buffer and execute arbitrary code on the system or cause the application to crash.
Consequences:
Gain Access
Remedy:
No remedy available as of June 1, 2013.
References:
- Mini-stream Web site: WM Downloader.
- Offensive Security Exploit Database [08-02-2010]: Mini-stream RM-MP3 Converter/WMDownloader/ASX to MP3 Converter Stack Buffer Overflow Exploit.
- BID-34494: Multiple Mini-stream Software Products '.m3u' File Remote Stack Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
- CVE-2009-1327: Stack-based buffer overflow in Mini-stream WM Downloader 3.0.0.9 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long URI in a playlist (.m3u) file.
- OSVDB ID: 55354: Mini-stream WM Downloader Playlist (.m3u) URI Handling Overflow
- SA34674: Mini-stream WM Downloader Playlist Processing Buffer Overflow
Platforms Affected:
- Mini-stream WM Downloader
Reported:
Apr 13, 2009
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