CVE-2009-0187 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a crafted HTTP URL with a long hostname, requiring user interaction to trigger the vulnerability.
- 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-2009-0187?
CVE-2009-0187 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 26 Feb 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
Stack-based buffer overflow in Orbit Downloader 2.8.2 and 2.8.3, and possibly other versions before 2.8.5, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted HTTP URL with a long host name, which is not properly handled when constructing a "Connecting" log message.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-0187?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Orbitdownloader Orbit Downloader.
How do I fix CVE-2009-0187?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-0187 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-2009-0187 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2009-0187 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module and 2 Exploit-DB entries.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-wfcr-jgmv-mvh9.