CVE-2009-0305 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via stack-based buffer overflows in the BlackBerry Application Web Loader 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-2009-0305?
CVE-2009-0305 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 10 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
Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in the Research in Motion RIM AxLoader ActiveX control in AxLoader.ocx and AxLoader.dll in BlackBerry Application Web Loader 1.0 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified use of the (1) load or (2) loadJad method.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-0305?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Research in Motion Limited Blackberry Application Web Loader.
How do I fix CVE-2009-0305?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-0305 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-2009-0305 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2009-0305 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-qrjg-9vj5-93pc.