CVE-2009-0948 Memory corruption in n/a
Buffer overflows in libmagic allow attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via crafted files.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2009-0948?
CVE-2009-0948 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 2 Jun 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Multiple buffer overflows in the (1) cdf_read_sat, (2) cdf_read_long_sector_chain, and (3) cdf_read_ssat function in file before 5.02.
Weakness: CWE-120
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-0948?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Files.
How do I fix CVE-2009-0948?
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-2009-0948 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2009-0948 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2009-0948, GHSA-r8jc-hp6c-qc8j.