CRITICAL CVSS 9.8
Published: 2026-01-16

CVE-2021-47785

ethersoftware ether_mp3_cd_burner Security Advisory (CVE-2021-47785)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2021-47785 impacting ethersoftware ether_mp3_cd_burner. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
Ether MP3 CD Burner 1.3.8 contains a buffer overflow vulnerability in the registration name field that allows remote code execution. Attackers can craft a malicious payload to overwrite SEH handlers and execute a bind shell on port 3110 by exploiting improper input validation.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Network (AV:N)
Exploitable remotely across internet boundaries
Attack Complexity
Low (AC:L)
No specialized conditions required
Privileges Required
None (PR:N)
Unauthenticated execution
User Interaction
None (UI:N)
Zero human interaction required
Scope
Unchanged (S:U)
Confined to same security context
Confidentiality
High (C:H)
Total information disclosure
Integrity
High (I:H)
Total modification of target system
Availability
High (A:H)
Total denial of service or shutdown

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product ethersoftware / ether_mp3_cd_burner
Affected Versions 1.3.8
Weakness Enumeration CWE-787

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2021-47785 impacting ethersoftware ether_mp3_cd_burner.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2021-47785.yaml
id: cve-2021-47785

info:
  name: ethersoftware ether_mp3_cd_burner - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: critical
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2021-47785 affecting ethersoftware ether_mp3_cd_burner.
    Evaluation: Ether MP3 CD Burner 1.3.8 contains a buffer overflow vulnerability in the registration name field that allows remote code execution. Attackers can cra...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2021-47785
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
    cvss-score: 9.8
    cve-id: CVE-2021-47785
    cwe-id: CWE-787
  tags: cve,cve-2021-47785,ethersoftware,ether_mp3_cd_burner,critical

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "ether_mp3_cd_burner"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2021-47785.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2021-47785
# Target: ethersoftware ether_mp3_cd_burner | CVSS: 9.8 (CRITICAL)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2021-47785 (ethersoftware ether_mp3_cd_burner)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against ethersoftware ether_mp3_cd_burner scope (1.3.8).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2021-47785.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2021-47785
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install ether_mp3_cd_burner 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade ether_mp3_cd_burner 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update ether_mp3_cd_burner

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i ether_mp3_cd_burner 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i ether_mp3_cd_burner

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2021-47785 in ethersoftware ether_mp3_cd_burner?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update ethersoftware ether_mp3_cd_burner packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2021-47785?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2021-47785?

CVE-2021-47785 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
9.8
CRITICAL SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2021-47785
Weakness CWE-787
Vendor ethersoftware
Product ether_mp3_cd_burner
Published 2026-01-16
Vector CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H