CVE-2009-0182: Buffer overflow in VUPlayer 2.49 and earlier allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via a lo

Q: How do I fix CVE-2009-0182?

vuplayer: upgrade to newer than 2.49. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2009-0182 being exploited?

CVE-2009-0182 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2009-0182 affect?

CVE-2009-0182 affects vuplayer. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). Buffer overflow in VUPlayer 2.49 and earlier allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long URL in a File line in a .pls file, as demonstrated by an http URL on a File1 line.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2009-0182?

Priority 61/100. High severity; EPSS top 1%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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HIGH 8.8UPGRADE

CVE-2009-0182 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting vuplayer. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Buffer overflow in VUPlayer 2.49 and earlier allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long URL in a File line in a .pls file, as demonstrated by an http URL on a File1 line.

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 1%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	48.4% (top 1%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-120
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

vuplayer vuplayer UPGRADE

Affected: <= 2.49

Fixed in: newer than 2.49

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 2.49 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade vuplayer

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade vuplayer

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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: VUPlayer 2.49 - '.pls' Universal Buffer Overflow
Exploit-DB: VUPlayer 2.49 - '.wax' Local Buffer Overflow (DEP Bypass)
Metasploit: VUPlayer CUE 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-2009-0182?

vuplayer: upgrade to newer than 2.49. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2009-0182 being exploited?

CVE-2009-0182 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-2009-0182 affect?

CVE-2009-0182 affects vuplayer. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). Buffer overflow in VUPlayer 2.49 and earlier allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long URL in a File line in a .pls file, as demonstrated by an http URL on a File1 line.

How urgent is CVE-2009-0182?

Priority 61/100. High severity; EPSS top 1%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

Related CVEs

CVE-2009-0181 HIGH 9.3 MITIGATE Buffer overflow in VUPlayer allows user-assisted attackers to have an unknown impact via a long file, as demon
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

References

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