CVE-2019-25595 in jetAudio
Summary
by MITRE • 03/22/2026
jetAudio 8.1.7.20702 Basic contains a denial of service vulnerability that allows local attackers to crash the application by supplying an excessively long string through the URL input handler. Attackers can trigger the crash by pasting a buffer of 5000 characters into the Open URL dialog, causing the application to terminate abnormally.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 03/23/2026
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2019-25595 represents a classic buffer overflow condition within jetAudio version 8.1.7.20702 Basic that manifests as a denial of service scenario. This flaw exists in the application's URL input handling mechanism where the software fails to properly validate or limit the length of input strings provided through the Open URL dialog interface. The vulnerability is particularly concerning as it requires no special privileges beyond normal user access, making it accessible to local attackers who can exploit the weakness without elevated permissions. The specific trigger involves supplying an input string of 5000 characters, which exceeds the application's expected buffer capacity and causes the software to terminate abnormally. This type of vulnerability falls under the broader category of improper input validation issues that are commonly classified as CWE-121 in the Common Weakness Enumeration catalog, representing stack-based buffer overflow conditions.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability demonstrates a fundamental flaw in the application's memory management practices during input processing. When the URL input handler receives the excessively long string, the application's internal buffer allocation mechanism fails to accommodate the oversized input, leading to memory corruption that ultimately results in application termination. The crash occurs because the software does not implement proper bounds checking or input length validation before processing the URL string. This behavior aligns with ATT&CK technique T1499.004 which covers network denial of service attacks, though in this case the attack vector is local rather than network-based. The vulnerability essentially creates a situation where an attacker can force the application into an unstable state by manipulating input parameters that should be constrained.
From an operational impact perspective, this denial of service vulnerability significantly undermines the reliability and availability of the jetAudio application for legitimate users. The crash condition affects the user experience by forcing unexpected application termination, potentially resulting in loss of unsaved work or interrupted media playback sessions. Local attackers can repeatedly exploit this weakness to maintain persistent disruption of the application's functionality, making it particularly problematic in environments where the application is frequently used. The vulnerability also represents a potential vector for more sophisticated attacks if combined with other exploit techniques, as the application's instability could create opportunities for privilege escalation or information disclosure. Organizations relying on jetAudio for media playback or audio processing tasks may experience operational disruptions that affect productivity and user satisfaction.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2019-25595 should prioritize immediate application updates from the vendor to address the buffer overflow condition. System administrators should implement input validation controls at the application level to prevent excessive string lengths from being processed, including implementing proper bounds checking and length limitation mechanisms. Network segmentation and access controls can help limit the attack surface by restricting local access to vulnerable systems. Security monitoring should be enhanced to detect abnormal application termination patterns that may indicate exploitation attempts. Additionally, users should be educated about the risks of pasting untrusted content into application interfaces, and organizations should consider implementing application whitelisting policies to restrict execution of vulnerable software versions. The fix should include proper memory management practices that enforce input validation before buffer allocation, aligning with secure coding guidelines that address CWE-121 and related buffer overflow vulnerabilities. Organizations should also conduct regular vulnerability assessments to identify similar weaknesses in other media playback applications and implement comprehensive patch management procedures to ensure timely remediation of such security flaws.