Vulnerability identifier: #VU20329

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 7.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:P/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-15151

CWE-ID: CWE-415

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
AdPlug
Client/Desktop applications / Multimedia software

Vendor: AdPlug

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in the Cu6mPlayer class in u6m.h. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted media file, trick the victim into opening it, trigger double free error and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

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

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

AdPlug: 2.3.1

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External links
http://github.com/adplug/adplug/issues/91

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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. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.