CVE-2009-0350: Stack-based buffer overflow in Merak Media Player 3.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a

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HIGH 9.3DOWNGRADE

CVE-2009-0350 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 9.3) affecting media player. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Stack-based buffer overflow in Merak Media Player 3.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long string in a .m3u playlist file, related to the status bar icon's tooltip. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

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	10.2% (top 4%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-119
Published	2009-01-29
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: merak

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2009-01-29 19:30 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:04 UTCUpdated Record last modified

merak media player DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3.2

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.2

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy media-player || rpm -q media-player || media-player --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison media-player sudo apt install media-player=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.2> sudo apt-mark hold media-player

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

dnf --showduplicates list media-player sudo dnf downgrade media-player-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.2> sudo dnf versionlock add media-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: Merak Media Player 3.2 - '.m3u' File Local Buffer Overflow (PoC)
Exploit-DB: Merak Media Player 3.2 - '.m3u' File Local Buffer Overflow (SEH)

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2009-0350?

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

Is CVE-2009-0350 being exploited?

CVE-2009-0350 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-2009-0350 affect?

CVE-2009-0350 affects media player. Severity is high (CVSS 9.3). Stack-based buffer overflow in Merak Media Player 3.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long string in a .m3u playlist file, related to the status bar icon's tooltip. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from thir

How urgent is CVE-2009-0350?

Priority 61/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 4%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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