KMPlayer 3.0.0.1441 memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in KMPlayer 3.0.0.1441. It has been rated as critical. Impacted is an unknown function. The manipulation leads to memory corruption. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2011-2594. No exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in KMPlayer 3.0.0.1441 (Multimedia Player Software) and classified as very critical. This issue affects an unknown function. 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 summary by CVE is:

Heap-based buffer overflow in KMPlayer 3.0.0.1441, and possibly other versions, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a playlist (.KPL) file with a long Title field.

The weakness was published 09/02/2011 by AdLab with VenusTech (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at securityfocus.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2011-2594 since 06/29/2011. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 01/12/2025).

The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 119592 (KMPlayer ".kpl" File "Title" Field Remote Buffer Overflow Vulnerability).

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 databases at X-Force (69451), SecurityFocus (BID 49342†), Secunia (SA45264†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-33262†). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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OpenVAS ID: 802154
OpenVAS Name: KMPlayer .kpl File Title Field Remote Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

06/29/2011 🔍
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09/02/2011 +4 days 🔍
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03/23/2015 +1280 days 🔍
01/12/2025 +3583 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Researcher: AdLab
Organization: VenusTech
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2011-2594 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2011-2594
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-58415

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X-Force: 69451
SecurityFocus: 49342 - KMPlayer '.kpl' File 'Title' Field Remote Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
Secunia: 45264 - KMPlayer Playlist Processing Buffer Overflow Vulnerability, Highly Critical
Vulnerability Center: 33262 - KMPlayer 3.0.0.1441 Heap Based Buffer Overflow Allows Remote Code Execution via a .KPL File, Medium

Entryinfo

Created: 03/23/2015 16:50
Updated: 01/12/2025 01:41
Changes: 03/23/2015 16:50 (51), 04/02/2017 12:02 (15), 01/12/2025 01:41 (17)
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Cache ID: 216:8BC:103

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