CVE-2009-1641Ripper Memory Corruption
Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in Mini-stream Ripper 3.0.1.1 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) a long rtsp URL in a .ram file and (2) a long string in the HREF attribute of a REF element in a .asx file.
Published May 15, 2009 · Updated Apr 22, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2009-1641 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.3 v2) affecting Ripper (Mini-Stream).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 31% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
Scores
CVSS v2
9.3
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
31%
Higher than 98.2% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Weaponized
ATLAS score
49/100
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
1
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
2
Reports of active use
Description
Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in Mini-stream Ripper 3.0.1.1 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) a long rtsp URL in a .ram file and (2) a long string in the HREF attribute of a REF element in a .asx file.
Affected Products
1 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| RipperMini-Stream | 3.0.1.1 | n/a |
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
May 15, 2009
Last updated
Apr 22, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-119 Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer
References
- exploitMSF shadow_stream_recorder_bof.rb
- exploit34860
- exploit34864
- otherripper-ram-asx-bo(50375)
- other8631
FAQ
Common Questions.
Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in Mini-stream Ripper 3.0.1.1 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) a long rtsp URL in a .ram file and (2) a long string in the HREF attribute of a REF element in a .asx file.
Affected: Ripper (Mini-Stream) versions 3.0.1.1. 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.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
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