CVE-2007-6609: Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in the CPLI_ReadTag_OGG function in CPI_PlaylistItem.c in CoolPlayer 217

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MEDIUM 5.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2007-6609 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting coolplayer. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in the CPLI_ReadTag_OGG function in CPI_PlaylistItem.c in CoolPlayer 217 and earlier allow user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long (1) cTag or (2) cValue field in an OGG Vorbis file.

Why this priority

EPSS top 7%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.0 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	5.2% (top 7%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-119
Published	2007-12-31
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: coolplayer

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2007-12-31 20:46 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:48 UTCUpdated Record last modified

coolplayer coolplayer DOWNGRADE

Affected: 217

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 217

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy coolplayer || rpm -q coolplayer || coolplayer --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 217 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison coolplayer sudo apt install coolplayer=<VERSION_BEFORE_217> sudo apt-mark hold coolplayer

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list coolplayer sudo dnf downgrade coolplayer-<VERSION_BEFORE_217> sudo dnf versionlock add coolplayer

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: CoolPlayer 2.17 - 'CPLI_ReadTag_OGG()' Buffer Overflow

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2007-6609?

coolplayer: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2007-6609 being exploited?

CVE-2007-6609 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2007-6609 affect?

CVE-2007-6609 affects coolplayer. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in the CPLI_ReadTag_OGG function in CPI_PlaylistItem.c in CoolPlayer 217 and earlier allow user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long (1) cTag or (2) cValue field in an OGG Vorb

How urgent is CVE-2007-6609?

Priority 46/100. EPSS top 7%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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References

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