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CVE-2009-20002: Millenium MP3 Studio <= 2.0 .pls File Stack-Based Buffer Overflow

Millenium MP3 Studio versions up to and including 2.0 is vulnerable to a stack-based buffer overflow when parsing .pls playlist files. The application fails to properly validate the length of the File1 field within the playlist, allowing an attacker to craft a malicious .pls file that overwrites the Structured Exception Handler (SEH) and executes arbitrary code. Exploitation requires the victim to open the file locally, though remote execution may be possible if the .pls extension is registered to the application and opened via a browser.

HighCVSS 8.4Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Security readout for executives and security teams

Plain-English summary

This is a legacy desktop media-player risk. A malicious playlist file can crash or potentially take over Millenium MP3 Studio when a user opens it. The business concern is targeted phishing or file-sharing exposure on systems where this old software remains installed.

Executive priority

Treat this as a high-impact legacy software cleanup item, not an internet-wide emergency. Prioritize removal or containment on endpoints that process media files, especially user workstations exposed to email attachments, downloads, or shared content.

Technical view

Millenium MP3 Studio through 2.0 is reported vulnerable to a stack-based buffer overflow in .pls parsing. Overlong File1 values can overwrite Structured Exception Handler data and allow arbitrary code execution. CVSS 4.0 is 8.4 high, with local attack vector and user interaction required.

Likely exposure

Exposure is most likely on legacy Windows endpoints with Millenium MP3 Studio installed or associated with .pls files. Prevalence is likely limited, but impact is high on affected machines. The source bundle has inconsistent affected-version metadata, so inventory confirmation matters.

Exploitation context

Public exploit references exist, including Metasploit and Exploit-DB entries. The bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or confirmed active exploitation. Exploitation requires a victim to open a crafted .pls file locally, with browser-assisted opening only suggested when file associations permit it.

Researcher notes

The strongest evidence is the CVE description, CVSS vector, and public exploit references. The affected metadata lists version “0” with default status unaffected, conflicting with the narrative claim of versions up to 2.0. No patch status is provided in the bundle.

Mitigation direction

  • Inventory endpoints for Millenium MP3 Studio and remove it where not business-required.
  • Block or warn on untrusted .pls playlist files from email, web, and shared drives.
  • Remove .pls file associations to Millenium MP3 Studio on managed endpoints.
  • Check vendor or trusted third-party guidance for any available update or replacement.
  • Use endpoint controls to restrict legacy media players from launching downloaded files.

Validation and detection

  • Confirm whether Millenium MP3 Studio is installed on managed Windows endpoints.
  • Check whether .pls files open automatically with Millenium MP3 Studio.
  • Review email, web, and endpoint controls for .pls handling coverage.
  • Search recent endpoint telemetry for Millenium MP3 Studio opening downloaded playlist files.
  • Verify any remediation by rechecking software inventory and file associations.
Prepared
Confidence
medium
Sources
8

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
High
CVSS
8.4 (4.0)
Known Exploited
No
Published

Vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N

Official CVE source material

CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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SSVC decision data

CISA-ADPCISA Coordinator
Timestamp
Version
2.0.3
Exploitation: pocAutomatable: noTechnical Impact: total

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
8.4CVSS 4.0HighCVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N——VulnCheck

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 4.0 score

8.4High
CVSS 4.0 vector shape for CVE-2009-20002Attack VectorAttack ComplexityAttack RequirementsPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionVS ConfidentialityVS IntegrityVS AvailabilitySS ConfidentialitySS IntegritySS Availability

Vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N

Attack Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocalPhysical
Attack Complexity
LowHigh
Attack Requirements
NonePresent
Privileges Required
NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NonePassiveActive
VS Confidentiality
HighLowNone
VS Integrity
HighLowNone
VS Availability
HighLowNone
SS Confidentiality
HighLowNone
SS Integrity
HighLowNone
SS Availability
HighLowNone

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Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
MilleniumMP3 Studio0unaffected
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CWE details

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Stack-based Buffer Overflow

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