Heap-based buffer overflow in KDE kmplayer



| Updated: 2020-08-11
Risk High
Patch available NO
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2011-2594
CWE-ID CWE-122
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
 kmplayer
Other
Vendor KDE.org

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.

1) Heap-based buffer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU44760

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 8.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2011-2594

CWE-ID: CWE-122 - Heap-based Buffer Overflow

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in Heap-based buffer overflow in KMPlayer 3.0.0.1441, and possibly other versions,. A remote attacker can use a playlist to trigger heap-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.

Vulnerable software versions

kmplayer: 3.0.0.1441

CPE2.3 External links

https://secunia.com/advisories/45264
https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/49342
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/69451


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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