CVE-2009-0311 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published 27 Jan 2009 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code on EMC AutoStart servers by sending a crafted packet that triggers a function pointer dereference.

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-2009-0311?

CVE-2009-0311 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 27 Jan 2009. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The Backbone service (ftbackbone.exe) in EMC AutoStart before 5.3 SP2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a packet with a crafted value that is dereferenced as a function pointer.

Weakness: CWE-20

Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-0311?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Emc Autostart.

How do I fix CVE-2009-0311?

No fix has been published for CVE-2009-0311 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-2009-0311 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2009-0311 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-2jq8-xw89-gcg8.