CVE-2009-0179: libmikmod 3.1.11 through 3.2.0, as used by MikMod and possibly other products, allows user-assisted attackers

Routine

MEDIUM 4.3DOWNGRADE

CVE-2009-0179 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting libmikmod. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

libmikmod 3.1.11 through 3.2.0, as used by MikMod and possibly other products, allows user-assisted attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) by loading an XM file.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.3 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	1.9% (top 21%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2009-01-20
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: igno saitz

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

igno saitz libmikmod DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3.1.9-1 · 3.1.9-2 · 3.1.9-3 · 3.1.9-4 · 3.1.9-5 · 3.1.9-6 · 3.1.10-1 · 3.1.10-2

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.1.9-1

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.1.9-1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison libmikmod sudo apt install libmikmod=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.1.9-1> sudo apt-mark hold libmikmod

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

dnf --showduplicates list libmikmod sudo dnf downgrade libmikmod-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.1.9-1> sudo dnf versionlock add libmikmod

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-2009-0179?

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

Is CVE-2009-0179 being exploited?

CVE-2009-0179 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-2009-0179 affect?

CVE-2009-0179 affects libmikmod. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). libmikmod 3.1.11 through 3.2.0, as used by MikMod and possibly other products, allows user-assisted attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) by loading an XM file.

How urgent is CVE-2009-0179?

Priority 35/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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