CVE-2019-9766: Stack-based buffer overflow in Free MP3 CD Ripper 2.6, when converting a file, allows user-assisted remote att

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HIGH 7.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2019-9766 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting free mp3 cd ripper. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Stack-based buffer overflow in Free MP3 CD Ripper 2.6, when converting a file, allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted .mp3 file.

Why this priority

High 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	7.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	8.0% (top 5%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-787
Published	2019-03-14
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: cleanersoft

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2019-03-14 09:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 02:44 UTCUpdated Record last modified

cleanersoft free mp3 cd ripper DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.6

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.6

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy free-mp3-cd-ripper || rpm -q free-mp3-cd-ripper || free-mp3-cd-ripper --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.6 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison free-mp3-cd-ripper sudo apt install free-mp3-cd-ripper=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.6> sudo apt-mark hold free-mp3-cd-ripper

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

dnf --showduplicates list free-mp3-cd-ripper sudo dnf downgrade free-mp3-cd-ripper-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.6> sudo dnf versionlock add free-mp3-cd-ripper

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: Free MP3 CD Ripper 2.6 - '.mp3' Buffer Overflow (SEH)

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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-2019-9766?

free mp3 cd ripper: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2019-9766 being exploited?

CVE-2019-9766 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-2019-9766 affect?

CVE-2019-9766 affects free mp3 cd ripper. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). Stack-based buffer overflow in Free MP3 CD Ripper 2.6, when converting a file, allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted .mp3 file.

How urgent is CVE-2019-9766?

Priority 56/100. High severity; EPSS top 5%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

Related CVEs

CVE-2019-9767 HIGH 7.8 DOWNGRADE Stack-based buffer overflow in Free MP3 CD Ripper 2.6, when converting a file, allows user-assisted remote att

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