CVE-2009-1627: Stack-based buffer overflow in Streaming Download Project (SDP) Downloader 2.3.0 allows remote attackers to ex

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HIGH 9.3DOWNGRADE

CVE-2009-1627 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 9.3) affecting streaming download project. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Stack-based buffer overflow in Streaming Download Project (SDP) Downloader 2.3.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long .asf URL in the HREF attribute of a REF element in a .asx file.

Why this priority

Critical severity
EPSS top 6%: 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	7.3% (top 6%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-119
Published	2009-05-12
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: sdp multimedia

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2009-05-12 16:30 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:07 UTCUpdated Record last modified

sdp multimedia streaming download project DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.3.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.3.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy streaming-download-project || rpm -q streaming-download-project || streaming-download-project --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.3.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison streaming-download-project sudo apt install streaming-download-project=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.3.0> sudo apt-mark hold streaming-download-project

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

dnf --showduplicates list streaming-download-project sudo dnf downgrade streaming-download-project-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.3.0> sudo dnf versionlock add streaming-download-project

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: SDP Downloader 2.3.0 - '.asx' Local Heap Overflow (PoC)
Exploit-DB: SDP Downloader 2.3.0 - '.asx' Local Buffer Overflow (SEH) (1)
Exploit-DB: SDP Downloader 2.3.0 - '.asx' Local Buffer Overflow (SEH) (2)

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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-2009-1627?

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

Is CVE-2009-1627 being exploited?

CVE-2009-1627 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-2009-1627 affect?

CVE-2009-1627 affects streaming download project. Severity is high (CVSS 9.3). Stack-based buffer overflow in Streaming Download Project (SDP) Downloader 2.3.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long .asf URL in the HREF attribute of a REF element in a .asx file.

How urgent is CVE-2009-1627?

Priority 61/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 6%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

References

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