CVE-2009-0192 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a crafted HTTP request due to a stack-based buffer overflow in the iMonitor component.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2009-0192?
CVE-2009-0192 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Novell Edirectory, published on 14 Jul 2009. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Off-by-one error in the iMonitor component in Novell eDirectory 8.8 SP3, 8.8 SP3 FTF3, and possibly other versions allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an HTTP request with a crafted Accept-Language header, which triggers a stack-based buffer overflow.
Weakness: CWE-189
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-0192?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Novell Edirectory.
How do I fix CVE-2009-0192?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-0192 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-2009-0192 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2009-0192 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in Novell Edirectory
Sources
Also known as GHSA-hww9-65fx-h666.