Is CVE-2009-4841 actively exploited?

A proof-of-concept exploit is publicly available for CVE-2009-4841, but active exploitation has not been confirmed.

Can CVE-2009-4841 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2009-4841 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2009-4841?

CVE-2009-4841 has a CVSS score of 9.3 (CRITICAL).

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CVE-2009-4841

CWE-119Published: May 6, 2010· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

9.3

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in the SonicMediaPlayer ActiveX control in SonicMediaPlayer.dll in Roxio CinePlayer 3.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long argument to the DiskType method. NOTE: this might overlap CVE-2007-1559.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2009-4841 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-2009-4841. 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.