Which products and versions are affected by CVE-2011-5165?

Affected: Free Mp3 Cd Ripper (Cleanersoft) versions 1.1, 2.5. The full list is in the CVE brief.

Is CVE-2011-5165 being exploited in the wild?

It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.

Is CVE-2011-5165 in the CISA KEV catalog?

No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

Is there a public exploit for CVE-2011-5165?

Public exploit code is available.

Is there a fix for CVE-2011-5165?

Fixed versions are available, including Free Mp3 Cd Ripper 2.6.

How urgently should CVE-2011-5165 be patched?

Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.

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CVE-2011-5165Free Mp3 Cd Ripper Memory Corruption

Stack-based buffer overflow in Free MP3 CD Ripper 1.1, 2.6 and earlier, when converting a file, allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted .wav file.

Published Sep 15, 2012 · Updated Apr 28, 2026

Key Facts

Patch immediately

CVE-2011-5165 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.3 v2) affecting Free Mp3 Cd Ripper (Cleanersoft).
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
EPSS estimates a 37% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Fixed versions are available, including Free Mp3 Cd Ripper 2.6.
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)

37%

Higher than 98.5% 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

Proof-of-concept links

In-the-wild evidence

Reports of active use

Advisories And Exploit References

advisory39193

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in Free MP3 CD Ripper 1.1, 2.6 and earlier, when converting a file, allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted .wav file.

Affected Products

3 affected entries in total

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
Free Mp3 Cd RipperCleanersoft	1.1, 2.5	2.6

Patched Releases

Free Mp3 Cd Ripper

2.6

Timeline

Publicly disclosed
Sep 15, 2012
Last updated
Apr 28, 2026

Weakness Type

CWE-119 Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer

References

14 more references in the full CVE brief

FAQ

Common Questions.

Stack-based buffer overflow in Free MP3 CD Ripper 1.1, 2.6 and earlier, when converting a file, allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted .wav file.
Affected: Free Mp3 Cd Ripper (Cleanersoft) versions 1.1, 2.5. 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 Free Mp3 Cd Ripper 2.6.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.

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