CVE-2009-1817: Multiple buffer overflows in DigiMode Maya 1.0.2 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long s

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HIGH 9.3DOWNGRADE

CVE-2009-1817 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 9.3) affecting maya. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Multiple buffer overflows in DigiMode Maya 1.0.2 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long string in a malformed (1) .m3u or (2) .m3l playlist file.

Why this priority

Critical severity
EPSS top 7%: 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	5.6% (top 7%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-119
Published	2009-05-29
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: digimode10

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2009-05-29 16:30 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:08 UTCUpdated Record last modified

digimode10 maya DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.0.2

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0.2

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.0.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison maya sudo apt install maya=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0.2> sudo apt-mark hold maya

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

dnf --showduplicates list maya sudo dnf downgrade maya-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0.2> sudo dnf versionlock add maya

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: DigiMode Maya 1.0.2 - '.m3u' / '.m3l' Buffer Overflow (PoC)

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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-2009-1817?

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

Is CVE-2009-1817 being exploited?

CVE-2009-1817 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-2009-1817 affect?

CVE-2009-1817 affects maya. Severity is high (CVSS 9.3). Multiple buffer overflows in DigiMode Maya 1.0.2 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long string in a malformed (1) .m3u or (2) .m3l playlist file.

How urgent is CVE-2009-1817?

Priority 61/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 7%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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