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YouTube Video Grabber, now referred to as YouTube Downloader, 1.9.9.1 contains a buffer overflow vulnerability that allows attackers to execute arbitrary code b…
Published:
14 January 2026 at 23:00:00
Alert date:
15 January 2026 at 18:11:37
Source:
nvd.nist.gov
Enterprise Applications
CVE-2021-47775 affects YouTube Video Grabber (YouTube Downloader) version 1.9.9.1, containing a buffer overflow vulnerability. Attackers can execute arbitrary code by overwriting the Structured Exception Handler (SEH). The exploit requires crafting a malicious 712-byte payload with SEH manipulation. Successful exploitation allows attackers to trigger a bind shell connection on a specified local port. This vulnerability enables remote code execution through SEH-based buffer overflow techniques.
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Affected products:
YouTube Video Grabber
YouTube Downloader
Related links:
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-47775
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/50471
https://www.litexmedia.com/youtube-grabber/
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