CVE-2009-0538 Memory corruption in n/a
Local attackers can exploit a format string vulnerability in Symantec pcAnywhere to read/modify memory, causing crashes or potential code execution.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2009-0538?
CVE-2009-0538 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 18 Mar 2009. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Format string vulnerability in Symantec pcAnywhere before 12.5 SP1 allows local users to read and modify arbitrary memory locations, and cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact, via format string specifiers in the pathname of a remote control file (aka .CHF file).
Weakness: CWE-134
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-0538?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Symantec Pcanywhere.
How do I fix CVE-2009-0538?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-0538 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-2009-0538 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2009-0538 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-c435-2cgx-2393.