CVE-2009-1438: Integer overflow in the CSoundFile::ReadMed function (src/load_med.cpp) in libmodplug before 0.8.6, as used...

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CVE-2009-1438 is a memory corruption flaw in libmodplug’s MED music file parser. A crafted MED file can trigger a heap overflow and allow arbitrary code execution in software that uses vulnerable libmodplug, including gstreamer-plugins and TTPlayer. The record says it was exploited in the wild in August 2008. Exposure is most likely where desktops, media players, browsers, file previewers, or server-side media processing components parse untrusted MED/module audio files through libmodplug or bundled consumers such as gstreamer-plugins. Prioritize remediation where users or services open untrusted media files. The issue is old but severe because it can lead to code execution and has historical exploitation evidence. Mitigation focus: Upgrade libmodplug to 0.8.6 or vendor-patched packages where available.; Apply relevant Ubuntu, Debian, Fedora, Gentoo, or distribution security updates.; Reduce exposure to untrusted MED/module audio files until patched..

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Jun 28, 2026, 11:04 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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