Is CVE-2009-2896 actively exploited?

A proof-of-concept exploit is publicly available for CVE-2009-2896, but active exploitation has not been confirmed.

Can CVE-2009-2896 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2009-2896 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2009-2896?

CVE-2009-2896 has a CVSS score of 9.3 (CRITICAL).

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CVE-2009-2896

CWE-119Published: August 20, 2009· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

9.3

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

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.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2009-2896 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2009-2896. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-119): Buffer overflow vulnerabilities can lead to arbitrary code execution or denial of service by corrupting adjacent memory.