CVE-2009-0681 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.2 Published 15 Apr 2009 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Local attackers can cause crashes or execute arbitrary code via crafted IOCTL requests to PGP Desktop kernel drivers.

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-2009-0681?

CVE-2009-0681 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 15 Apr 2009. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

PGP Desktop before 9.10 allows local users to (1) cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted IOCTL request to pgpdisk.sys, and (2) cause a denial of service (crash) and execute arbitrary code via a crafted IRP in an IOCTL request to pgpwded.sys.

Weakness: CWE-20

Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-0681?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Pgp Desktop.

How do I fix CVE-2009-0681?

No fix has been published for CVE-2009-0681 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-2009-0681 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2009-0681 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-73xr-2cwg-3qcx.