CVE-2009-0148 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published 5 May 2009 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via buffer overflows in Cscope when processing malicious source code or pathnames.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: Available

What is CVE-2009-0148?

CVE-2009-0148 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 5 May 2009. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Multiple buffer overflows in Cscope before 15.7a allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via long strings in input such as (1) source-code tokens and (2) pathnames, related to integer overflows in some cases. NOTE: this issue exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2004-2541.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-0148?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Cscope Cscope.

How do I fix CVE-2009-0148?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2009-0148 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2009-0148 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2009-0148, DSA-1806-1, GHSA-vfq3-6prq-j8hp.