CVE-2009-1022 Memory corruption in n/a
Heap-based buffer overflow in GOM Encoder allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via a malicious subtitle file.
- 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-2009-1022?
CVE-2009-1022 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 20 Mar 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
Heap-based buffer overflow in the Preview/ Set Segment function in Gretech GOMlab GOM Encoder 1.0.0.11 and earlier allows user-assisted remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) or execute arbitrary code via a long text field in a subtitle (.srt) file.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-1022?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Gomlab Gom Encoder.
How do I fix CVE-2009-1022?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-1022 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-2009-1022 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2009-1022 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-r6qc-jcfc-38c4.