CVE-2009-0182Vuplayer Buffer Overflow
Buffer overflow in VUPlayer 2.49 and earlier allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long URL in a File line in a .pls file, as demonstrated by an http URL on a File1 line.
Published Jan 20, 2009 · Updated Apr 22, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2009-0182 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 8.8 v3.1) affecting Vuplayer.
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 48% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Vuplayer 2.49.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
Scores
CVSS v3.1
8.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
48%
Higher than 98.8% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Weaponized
ATLAS score
58/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
Not listed
Federal due date
None
No federal due date
Ransomware use
Not reported
Attributed actors
None named
Exploit & Defence Guidance
Exploit maturity
Weaponized
Public exploit code
4
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
1
Reports of active use
Advisories And Exploit References
- advisoryvuplayer-fileline-bo(48170)
Description
Buffer overflow in VUPlayer 2.49 and earlier allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long URL in a File line in a .pls file, as demonstrated by an http URL on a File1 line.
Affected Products
1 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| VuplayerVuplayer | See advisory | 2.49 |
Patched Releases
Vuplayer
2.49
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Jan 20, 2009
Last updated
Apr 22, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-120 Buffer Copy without Checking Size of Input ('Classic Buffer Overflow')
References
- advisoryvuplayer-fileline-bo(48170)
- exploitpacketstormsecurity.com · VUPlayer-2.49-Buffer-Overflow.html
- exploit4923
- exploitMSF vuplayer_cue.rb
- exploitExploitDB-50650
FAQ
Common Questions.
Buffer overflow in VUPlayer 2.49 and earlier allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long URL in a File line in a .pls file, as demonstrated by an http URL on a File1 line.
Affected: Vuplayer. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Vuplayer 2.49.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
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