CVE-2009-0546 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a malicious OPML file with a long text attribute.

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-2009-0546?

CVE-2009-0546 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, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Stack-based buffer overflow in NewsGator FeedDemon 2.7 and earlier allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long text attribute in an outline element in a .opml file.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-0546?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Newsgator Feeddemon.

How do I fix CVE-2009-0546?

No fix has been published for CVE-2009-0546 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-2009-0546 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2009-0546 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module and 4 Exploit-DB entries.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-rhw7-2gj6-g7rw.

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