CVE-2009-0135: Multiple integer overflows in the Audible::Tag::readTag function in metadata/audible/audibletag.cpp in Amarok

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HIGH 9.3DOWNGRADE

CVE-2009-0135 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 9.3) affecting amarok. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Multiple integer overflows in the Audible::Tag::readTag function in metadata/audible/audibletag.cpp in Amarok 1.4.10 through 2.0.1 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an Audible Audio (.aa) file with a large (1) nlen or (2) vlen Tag value, each of which triggers a heap-based buffer overflow.

Why this priority

Critical severity
EPSS top 6%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.3 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	6.9% (top 6%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-119
Published	2009-01-16
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: amarok

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2009-01-16 18:30 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:04 UTCUpdated Record last modified

amarok amarok DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.4.10 · 2.0 · 2.0.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.4.10

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.4.10 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison amarok sudo apt install amarok=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.4.10> sudo apt-mark hold amarok

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

dnf --showduplicates list amarok sudo dnf downgrade amarok-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.4.10> sudo dnf versionlock add amarok

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.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2009-0135?

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

Is CVE-2009-0135 being exploited?

CVE-2009-0135 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-2009-0135 affect?

CVE-2009-0135 affects amarok. Severity is high (CVSS 9.3). Multiple integer overflows in the Audible::Tag::readTag function in metadata/audible/audibletag.cpp in Amarok 1.4.10 through 2.0.1 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an Audible Audio (.aa) file with a large (1) nlen or (2)

How urgent is CVE-2009-0135?

Priority 61/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 6%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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