CVE-2019-25616 in AnMing MP3 CD Burner
Summary
by MITRE • 03/22/2026
AnMing MP3 CD Burner 2.0 contains a buffer overflow vulnerability that allows local attackers to crash the application by supplying an oversized string. Attackers can paste a 6000-byte payload into the registration name field to trigger a denial of service condition.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 03/23/2026
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2019-25616 affects AnMing MP3 CD Burner version 2.0 and represents a classic buffer overflow flaw that compromises application stability and potentially system security. This type of vulnerability falls under the Common Weakness Enumeration category CWE-121, which describes stack-based buffer overflow conditions where insufficient bounds checking allows attackers to overwrite adjacent memory locations. The specific implementation flaw occurs within the registration name field processing mechanism of the software, where input validation fails to properly constrain string length before memory allocation.
The technical execution of this vulnerability requires minimal prerequisites as it operates from a local attacker perspective, eliminating the need for network connectivity or complex exploitation chains. Attackers can simply paste a 6000-byte payload into the designated registration name field to trigger the buffer overflow condition. This method of exploitation demonstrates the vulnerability's susceptibility to simple input manipulation attacks that do not require advanced technical skills or specialized tools. The buffer overflow occurs during the application's handling of user-provided input, specifically when the software attempts to store the oversized string in a pre-allocated memory buffer that cannot accommodate the excessive data length.
The operational impact of this vulnerability manifests primarily as a denial of service condition that completely crashes the AnMing MP3 CD Burner application. This disruption prevents legitimate users from utilizing the software for its intended purpose of burning mp3 files to cd media, effectively rendering the application unusable until manual restart or system reboot occurs. From an attacker's perspective, this vulnerability provides a straightforward method to disrupt service availability without requiring elevated privileges or complex exploitation techniques. The local nature of the attack means that the vulnerability cannot be exploited remotely, but it still poses significant risk to systems where the application is actively used by authorized personnel.
Security professionals should consider implementing input validation controls that enforce strict length limitations on all user-provided data fields, particularly those used for registration or configuration purposes. The vulnerability demonstrates the critical importance of bounds checking and proper memory management practices during software development phases. Organizations should establish comprehensive software patch management procedures to ensure timely deployment of vendor-provided security updates. The ATT&CK framework categorizes this vulnerability under the T1499.004 technique for "Endpoint Denial of Service" as it specifically targets application stability and availability through memory corruption techniques. Additionally, this vulnerability aligns with the T1059.007 technique for "Command and Scripting Interpreter: PowerShell" when considering how attackers might leverage such flaws in automated exploitation scenarios. Mitigation strategies should include application whitelisting, regular security assessments, and implementation of intrusion detection systems to monitor for suspicious input patterns that could indicate exploitation attempts.