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Vulnerability record · CVE-2009-1791 · published 26 May 2009

CVE-2009-1791: Mega-nerd libsndfile memory buffer overflow vulnerability

Mega Nerd · Libsndfile

Heap-based buffer overflow in aiff_read_header in libsndfile 1.0.15 through 1.0.19, as used in Winamp 5.552 and possibly other media programs, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via an AIFF file with an invalid header value.

9.3 CVSS 2.0 High EPSS 6.5% · top 6.4% CWE-119 · Memory buffer overflow
9.3CVSS 2.0 base score
6.5%EPSS exploitation probability, 30 days
NoNot in CISA KEV
2Affected product versions listed by NVD
22References
16 Jun 2026Last modified by NVD

Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in aiff_read_header in libsndfile 1.0.15 through 1.0.19, as used in Winamp 5.552 and possibly other media programs, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via an AIFF file with an invalid header value.

AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Affected products

2 vulnerable configurations from NVD's CPE data, grouped by vendor and product.

References

LinkTags
http://secunia.com/advisories/35076 Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/35247
http://secunia.com/advisories/35443
http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200905-09.xml
http://www.debian.org/security/2009/dsa-1814
http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2009:132
http://www.mega-nerd.com/erikd/Blog/CodeHacking/libsndfile/ PatchVendor Advisory
http://www.mega-nerd.com/libsndfile/ PatchVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/34978 Patch
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1324 PatchVendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/50541
http://secunia.com/advisories/35076 Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/35247
http://secunia.com/advisories/35443
http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200905-09.xml
http://www.debian.org/security/2009/dsa-1814
http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2009:132
http://www.mega-nerd.com/erikd/Blog/CodeHacking/libsndfile/ PatchVendor Advisory
http://www.mega-nerd.com/libsndfile/ PatchVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/34978 Patch
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1324 PatchVendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/50541

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Source: NIST National Vulnerability Database (record CVE-2009-1791), CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS (scores of 2026-09-26). This page is refreshed as NVD updates the record.