CVE-2009-0175: Heap-based buffer overflow in Heathco Software MP3 TrackMaker 1.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of

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HIGH 9.3DOWNGRADE

CVE-2009-0175 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 9.3) affecting mp3 trackmaker. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Heap-based buffer overflow in Heathco Software MP3 TrackMaker 1.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long string in an invalid .mp3 file.

Why this priority

Critical severity
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	9.3 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	5.6% (top 7%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-119
Published	2009-01-20
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: heathcosoft

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2009-01-20 16:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:04 UTCUpdated Record last modified

heathcosoft mp3 trackmaker DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.5

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.5

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy mp3-trackmaker || rpm -q mp3-trackmaker || mp3-trackmaker --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison mp3-trackmaker sudo apt install mp3-trackmaker=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.5> sudo apt-mark hold mp3-trackmaker

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

dnf --showduplicates list mp3-trackmaker sudo dnf downgrade mp3-trackmaker-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.5> sudo dnf versionlock add mp3-trackmaker

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: MP3 TrackMaker 1.5 - '.mp3' Local Heap Overflow (PoC)

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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-2009-0175?

mp3 trackmaker: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2009-0175 being exploited?

CVE-2009-0175 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-2009-0175 affect?

CVE-2009-0175 affects mp3 trackmaker. Severity is high (CVSS 9.3). Heap-based buffer overflow in Heathco Software MP3 TrackMaker 1.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long string in an invalid .mp3 file.

How urgent is CVE-2009-0175?

Priority 61/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 7%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

References

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