CVE-2009-0181: Buffer overflow in VUPlayer allows user-assisted attackers to have an unknown impact via a long file, as demon

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HIGH 9.3MITIGATE

CVE-2009-0181 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 9.3) affecting vuplayer. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Buffer overflow in VUPlayer allows user-assisted attackers to have an unknown impact via a long file, as demonstrated by a file composed entirely of 'A' characters.

Why this priority

Critical severity

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.3 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	1.4% (top 28%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-119
Published	2009-01-20
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: vuplayer

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

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Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

No fixed or unaffected release known

Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory, disable the affected feature, or restrict network access.

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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-2009-0181?

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

Is CVE-2009-0181 being exploited?

CVE-2009-0181 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-2009-0181 affect?

CVE-2009-0181 affects vuplayer. Severity is high (CVSS 9.3). Buffer overflow in VUPlayer allows user-assisted attackers to have an unknown impact via a long file, as demonstrated by a file composed entirely of 'A' characters.

How urgent is CVE-2009-0181?

Priority 51/100. Critical severity

Related CVEs

CVE-2009-0182 HIGH 8.8 UPGRADE Buffer overflow in VUPlayer 2.49 and earlier allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via a lo
CVE-2009-0174 HIGH 9.3 DOWNGRADE Stack-based buffer overflow in VUPlayer 2.49 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long .asf

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