CVE-2009-0261: Stack-based buffer overflow in EffectMatrix Total Video Player 1.31 allows user-assisted attackers to execute

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HIGH 9.3DOWNGRADE

CVE-2009-0261 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 9.3) affecting total video player. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Stack-based buffer overflow in EffectMatrix Total Video Player 1.31 allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via a Skins\DefaultSkin\DefaultSkin.ini file with a large ColumnHeaderSpan value.

Why this priority

Critical severity
EPSS top 4%: 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	13.2% (top 4%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-119
Published	2009-01-23
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: effectmatrix

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2009-01-23 19:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:04 UTCUpdated Record last modified

effectmatrix total video player DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.31

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.31

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy total-video-player || rpm -q total-video-player || total-video-player --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.31 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison total-video-player sudo apt install total-video-player=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.31> sudo apt-mark hold total-video-player

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

dnf --showduplicates list total-video-player sudo dnf downgrade total-video-player-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.31> sudo dnf versionlock add total-video-player

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: Total Video Player 1.31 - 'DefaultSkin.ini' Local Stack Overflow
Metasploit: Total Video Player 1.3.1 (Settings.ini) - SEH Buffer Overflow

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2009-0261?

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

Is CVE-2009-0261 being exploited?

CVE-2009-0261 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-2009-0261 affect?

CVE-2009-0261 affects total video player. Severity is high (CVSS 9.3). Stack-based buffer overflow in EffectMatrix Total Video Player 1.31 allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via a Skins\DefaultSkin\DefaultSkin.ini file with a large ColumnHeaderSpan value.

How urgent is CVE-2009-0261?

Priority 62/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 4%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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