CVE-2009-0176 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via crafted PDF files sent to the Attachment Service, requiring user interaction to open the file.
- 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
- None listed
What is CVE-2009-0176?
CVE-2009-0176 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 20 Jan 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 heap-based buffer overflows in the PDF distiller in the Attachment Service in Research in Motion (RIM) BlackBerry Enterprise Server (BES) 4.1.3 through 4.1.6, BlackBerry Professional Software 4.1.4, and BlackBerry Unite! before 1.0.3 bundle 28 allow user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) a crafted stream in a .pdf file, related to "symWidths"; or (2) a crafted data stream in a .pdf file, related to "bitmaps."
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-0176?
It affects 3 products.
Products include Research in Motion Limited Blackberry Enterprise Server, Research in Motion Limited Blackberry Professional Software, Research in Motion Limited Blackberry Unite.
How do I fix CVE-2009-0176?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-0176 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2009-0176 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2009-0176 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-42j7-6x8r-f3jv.