CVE-2009-0885: Multiple heap-based buffer overflows in Media Commands 1.0 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or

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HIGH 9.3DOWNGRADE

CVE-2009-0885 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 9.3) affecting media commands. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Multiple heap-based buffer overflows in Media Commands 1.0 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via a long string in a (1) M3U, (2) M3l, (3) TXT, and (4) LRC playlist file.

Why this priority

Critical severity
EPSS top 5%: 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	8.7% (top 5%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-119
Published	2009-03-12
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: mediacommands

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2009-03-12 15:20 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:06 UTCUpdated Record last modified

mediacommands media commands DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison media-commands sudo apt install media-commands=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo apt-mark hold media-commands

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

dnf --showduplicates list media-commands sudo dnf downgrade media-commands-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo dnf versionlock add media-commands

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: Media Commands - '.m3u' / '.m3l' / '.TXT' / '.LRC' Local Heap Overflow (PoC)
Exploit-DB: Media Commands - '.m3u' Local Overwrite (SEH)

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2009-0885?

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

Is CVE-2009-0885 being exploited?

CVE-2009-0885 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-2009-0885 affect?

CVE-2009-0885 affects media commands. Severity is high (CVSS 9.3). Multiple heap-based buffer overflows in Media Commands 1.0 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via a long string in a (1) M3U, (2) M3l, (3) TXT, and (4) LRC playlist file.

How urgent is CVE-2009-0885?

Priority 61/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 5%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

References

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