# CVE-2009-0174: Stack-based buffer overflow in VUPlayer 2.49 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long .asf URI in the HREF attribute of

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Public exploit code: 4 on Exploit-DB
- Published: 2009-01-20 · Updated: 2024-08-07

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in VUPlayer 2.49 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long .asf URI in the HREF attribute of a REF element in a .asx file.

## What to do

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## References

- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/47851
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/33185
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/7715
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4918
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/7713
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/7709
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/7714

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