Stack-based Buffer Overflow in Xenorate Multimedia Player
CVE-2009-20003

8.4HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Xen Projectorate

Status
Xen Projectorate
Vendor
CVE Published:
21 August 2025

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2009-20003?

The Xenorate Multimedia Player, specifically versions up to and including 2.50, is vulnerable to a stack-based buffer overflow when it processes maliciously crafted .xpl playlist files. This vulnerability arises from inadequate input length validation within the application, enabling attackers to overwrite the Structured Exception Handler (SEH). As a result, they can execute arbitrary code, typically requiring local interaction by persuading a user to open the compromised .xpl file.

Affected Version(s)

Xenorate Windows * <= 2.50

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-2009-20003 - Proof of Concept

CVE-2009-20003 - Proof of Concept

CVE-2009-20003 - Proof of Concept

References

https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rapid7/metasploit-frame...
exploit
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/10371
exploit
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/10373
exploit

CVSS V4

Score:
8.4
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
Unknown

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

germaya_x
loneferret
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CVE-2009-20003 : Stack-based Buffer Overflow in Xenorate Multimedia Player