Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in Merak Media Player 3.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long string in a .m3u playlist file, related to the status bar icon's tooltip. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
Public exploits
Exploit or proof-of-concept code for this vulnerability is publicly available, which lowers the bar for attackers. Treat it as a reason to patch sooner.
Third-party code, not reviewed by us. Public PoCs are sometimes fake or contain malware. Read the code first and run it only in an isolated lab, against systems you are authorised to test.
Exploit-DB 2
- Merak Media Player 3.2 - '.m3u' File Local Buffer Overflow (SEH) EDB-8126 · local · Mar 2, 2009 · verified
- Merak Media Player 3.2 - '.m3u' File Local Buffer Overflow (PoC) EDB-7857 · dos · Jan 25, 2009 · verified
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