CVE-2011-5165

NONECVSS 0.0Weaponized

0.0

Stack-based buffer overflow in Free MP3 CD Ripper 1.1, 2.6 and earlier, when converting a file, allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted .wav file.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: 0.0(none)
EPSS: 98.3%
KEV: Not listed

Published

September 15, 2012

Last Modified

April 29, 2026

References (20)

cve@mitrehttp://secunia.com/advisories/39193
cve@mitrehttp://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/11975
cve@mitrehttp://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/11976
cve@mitrehttp://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/17727
cve@mitrehttp://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/18142
cve@mitrehttp://www.osvdb.org/63349
cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/39672
cve@mitrehttps://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/36465/
cve@mitrehttps://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/36826/
cve@mitrehttps://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/36827/
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://secunia.com/advisories/39193
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/11975
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/11976
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/17727
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/18142

Weakness Classification(1)

MITRE Common Weakness Enumeration — the root-cause categories this CVE belongs to.

CWE-119Buffer Operations Within Bounds (Buffer Overflow)

Data Freshness Timeline

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Publicly available exploits

(9 references)

Working exploit code is in the public domain (1 Metasploit module) (8 Exploit-DB entries). Defenders should treat patch urgency accordingly — public PoCs typically lead to mass-exploitation within 24-72 hours.

Exploit-DBEDB-36827✓ verified
First seen Apr 24, 2015
Free MP3 CD Ripper 2.6 2.8 (Windows 7) - '.wav' File Buffer Overflow (SEH) (DEP Bypass)
Open source ↗
Exploit-DBEDB-36826✓ verified
First seen Apr 23, 2015
Free MP3 CD Ripper 2.6 2.8 - '.wav' File Buffer Overflow (SEH)
Open source ↗
Exploit-DBEDB-36465✓ verified
First seen Mar 22, 2015
Free MP3 CD Ripper 2.6 - '.wav' Local Buffer Overflow
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Exploit-DBEDB-18142✓ verified
First seen Nov 22, 2011
Free MP3 CD Ripper 1.1 - '.wav' Local Stack Buffer Overflow (Metasploit)
Open source ↗
Exploit-DBEDB-17727✓ verified
First seen Aug 27, 2011
Free MP3 CD Ripper 1.1 - Local Buffer Overflow
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Metasploitexploit/windows/fileformat/free_mp3_ripper_wav✓ verified
First seen Aug 27, 2011
Free MP3 CD Ripper 1.1 WAV File Stack Buffer Overflow
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Exploit-DBEDB-12012✓ verified
First seen Apr 2, 2010
Free MP3 CD Ripper 2.6 - '.wav' Local Overflow
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Exploit-DBEDB-11976✓ verified
First seen Mar 31, 2010
Free MP3 CD Ripper 2.6 - '.wav' Local Stack Buffer Overflow
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Exploit-DBEDB-11975✓ verified
First seen Mar 30, 2010
Free MP3 CD Ripper 2.6 - '.wav' (PoC)
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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2011-5165?

CVE-2011-5165 is a none vulnerability published on September 15, 2012. Stack-based buffer overflow in Free MP3 CD Ripper 1.1, 2.6 and earlier, when converting a file, allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted .wav file.

When was CVE-2011-5165 disclosed?

CVE-2011-5165 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on September 15, 2012, with the most recent update on April 29, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.

Is CVE-2011-5165 actively exploited?

CVE-2011-5165 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 98.3% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-2011-5165?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2011-5165, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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