CVE-2009-0349 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can cause denial of service or execute arbitrary code via a long string in a licensing key file, requiring user assistance.
- 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-2009-0349?
CVE-2009-0349 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 29 Jan 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 FTPShell Server 4.3 allows user-assisted remote attackers to cause a denial of service (persistent daemon crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long string in a licensing key (aka .key) file.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-0349?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Ftpshell Ftpshell Server.
How do I fix CVE-2009-0349?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-0349 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-2009-0349 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2009-0349 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-cg8c-5wpg-6v3r.