# CVE-2009-3214: Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in Photodex ProShow Gold 4.0.2549 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Slide

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Public exploit code: 3 on Exploit-DB, 1 Metasploit module
- Published: 2009-09-16 · Updated: 2024-08-07

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in Photodex ProShow Gold 4.0.2549 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Slideshow project (.psh) file, related to the (1) cell[n].images[m].image and (2) cell[n].sound.file fields.

## What to do

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## References

- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/505957/100/0/threaded
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/52606
- http://blog.bkis.com/?p=737
- http://secunia.com/advisories/36357
- http://osvdb.org/57226
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/9483
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/9519
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/16655
- https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/blob/master/modules/exploits/windows/fileformat/proshow_cellimage_bof.rb

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