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9.3

KMPlayer may crash or run code from crafted subtitle file

CVE-2009-2896 · published 17 years ago
Summary

KMPlayer versions up to 2.9.4.1433 can be tricked by a specially made subtitle file that contains an overly long line. When such a file is opened, the program can stop working or allow an attacker to run their own code on the computer. Update KMPlayer to a newer version or avoid opening untrusted subtitle files.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
kde kmplayer <= 2.9.4.1433
2.9.3.1210
cpe:2.3:a:kde:kmplayer:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
Buffer overflow in KMplayer 2.9.4.1433 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or execute arbitrary code via a long string in a subtitle (.srt) playlist...
Buffer overflow in KMplayer 2.9.4.1433 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or execute arbitrary code via a long string in a subtitle (.srt) playlist file. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 14 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker full control (estimated)
Severity
9.3 Critical
Exploitation
6% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-119Buffer Overflow
Timeline
Published20 Aug 2009
Updated22 Oct 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2009-2896 · NVD
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