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A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in Snes9x 1.43. This affects an unknown function in the library codec_mpeg.dll of the component DLL Loader. Such manipulation leads to memory corruption. Moreover, an exploit is present.

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A vulnerability was found in Snes9x 1.43. It has been rated as critical. Affected by this issue is an unknown code block in the library codec_mpeg.dll of the component DLL Loader. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was disclosed 12/09/2013 by DevilScreaM as SNES9x ReRecording Emulator DLL Hijacking as not defined posting (Packetstorm). The advisory is shared for download at packetstormsecurity.com. The public release happened without coordination with the vendor. The exploitation is known to be difficult. The attack may be launched remotely. Technical details as well as a public exploit are known.

A public exploit has been developed by DevilScreaM and been published immediately after the advisory. The exploit is available at packetstormsecurity.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at OSVDB (100849†). If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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• Snes9x

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• 1.43

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