Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in UFO: Alien Invasion by VLC
CVE-2009-10006

9.3CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Ufo: Alien Invasion Project

Status
Ufo: Alien Invasion
Vendor
CVE Published:
22 August 2025

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2009-10006?

UFO: Alien Invasion versions up to and including 2.2.1 are vulnerable to a buffer overflow exploit in the integrated IRC client. This vulnerability allows attackers to craft a specific numeric reply (specifically a 001 message) that the application fails to properly validate, leading to a stack-based buffer overflow. This flaw can potentially corrupt control flow structures, resulting in arbitrary code execution without requiring user interaction beyond starting the game. The automatic handling of IRC connections poses a significant risk, necessitating immediate attention to mitigate exploitation.

Affected Version(s)

UFO: Alien Invasion Windows * <= 2.2.1

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2009-10006 - Proof of Concept

CVE-2009-10006 - Proof of Concept

CVE-2009-10006 - Proof of Concept

References

https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rapid7/metasploit-frame...
exploit
https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rapid7/metasploit-frame...
exploit
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/16864
exploit

CVSS V4

Score:
9.3
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
None

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Jason Geffner
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CVE-2009-10006 : Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in UFO: Alien Invasion by VLC