CVE-2009-0246 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published Updated

User-assisted attackers can execute arbitrary code via a malicious Radiance RGBE file in easyHDR PRO.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2009-0246?

CVE-2009-0246 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 22 Jan 2009. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Stack-based buffer overflow in easyHDR PRO 1.60.2 allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via an invalid Radiance RGBE (aka .hdr) file.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-0246?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Easyhdr Easyhdr.

How do I fix CVE-2009-0246?

No fix has been published for CVE-2009-0246 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-2009-0246 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2009-0246 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-39m6-f2q9-3jm9.

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