CVE-2009-0215 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a stack-based buffer overflow in the IBM Access Support ActiveX control, requiring user interaction.
- 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-2009-0215?
CVE-2009-0215 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 25 Mar 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 the GetXMLValue method in the IBM Access Support ActiveX control in IbmEgath.dll, as distributed on IBM and Lenovo computers, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-0215?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Ibm Access Support Activex Control.
How do I fix CVE-2009-0215?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-0215 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-2009-0215 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2009-0215 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module and 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-3539-rp84-xw2w.