CVE-2009-0544 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can trigger a buffer overflow in PyCrypto ARC2 module to cause denial of service or execute arbitrary code.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2009-0544?
CVE-2009-0544 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 12 Feb 2009. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Buffer overflow in the PyCrypto ARC2 module 2.0.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via a large ARC2 key length.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-0544?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Pycrypto Arc2.
How do I fix CVE-2009-0544?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2009-0544 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2009-0544 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as DSA-1726-1, GHSA-w9fp-w8cr-vgpg.