CVE-2009-2896

KMplayer < 2.9.4.1433 - Buffer Overflow via Subtitle Playlist File

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2009-2896. PoCs published by b3hz4d.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit is a proof-of-concept for a buffer overflow vulnerability in KMPlayer. It generates a malicious .srt subtitle file with an overly long string to trigger the overflow.

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.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by b3hz4d · perldoswindows
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/9220

This exploit is a proof-of-concept for a buffer overflow vulnerability in KMPlayer. It generates a malicious .srt subtitle file with an overly long string to trigger the overflow.

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Dos
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: KMPlayer <= 2.9.4.1433
No auth needed
Prerequisites: KMPlayer installed · Ability to deliver the malicious .srt file to the target
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (4)

Core 4
Core References
Vendor Advisory vdb-entry x_refsource_vupen
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1959
Exploit vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/35745
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_xf
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/51882
Exploit, Third Party Advisory exploit x_refsource_exploit-db
http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/9220

Scores

EPSS 0.0559
EPSS Percentile 91.9%

Details

CWE
CWE-119
Status published
Products (2)
kde/kmplayer 2.9.3.1210
kde/kmplayer < 2.9.4.1433
Published Aug 20, 2009
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026