CVE-2010-5081: Stack-based buffer overflow in Mini-Stream RM-MP3 Converter 3.1.2.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitra

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HIGH 9.3DOWNGRADE

CVE-2010-5081 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 9.3) affecting rm-mp3 converter. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Stack-based buffer overflow in Mini-Stream RM-MP3 Converter 3.1.2.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long URL in a .pls file.

Why this priority

Critical severity
EPSS top 2%: 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	30.9% (top 2%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-119
Published	2011-12-25
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: mini-stream

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2011-12-25 01:55 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:26 UTCUpdated Record last modified

mini-stream rm-mp3 converter DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3.1.2.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.1.2.1

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy rm-mp3-converter || rpm -q rm-mp3-converter || rm-mp3-converter --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.1.2.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison rm-mp3-converter sudo apt install rm-mp3-converter=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.1.2.1> sudo apt-mark hold rm-mp3-converter

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

dnf --showduplicates list rm-mp3-converter sudo dnf downgrade rm-mp3-converter-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.1.2.1> sudo dnf versionlock add rm-mp3-converter

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: Mini-stream RM-MP3 Converter 3.1.2.1 - '.pls' Local Stack Buffer Overflow (Metasploit)
Exploit-DB: Mini-stream RM-MP3 Converter 3.1.2.1 - '.pls' Local Stack Buffer Overflow Universal
Metasploit: Mini-Stream RM-MP3 Converter v3.1.2.1 PLS File Stack Buffer Overflow

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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-2010-5081?

rm-mp3 converter: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2010-5081 being exploited?

CVE-2010-5081 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-2010-5081 affect?

CVE-2010-5081 affects rm-mp3 converter. Severity is high (CVSS 9.3). Stack-based buffer overflow in Mini-Stream RM-MP3 Converter 3.1.2.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long URL in a .pls file.

How urgent is CVE-2010-5081?

Priority 62/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 2%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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