CVE-2009-1029 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code on POP Peeper users via a malicious POP3 server sending a long Date header.
- 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-2009-1029?
CVE-2009-1029 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
Stack-based buffer overflow in POP Peeper 3.4.0.0 and earlier allows remote POP3 servers to execute arbitrary code via a long Date header, related to Imap.dll.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-1029?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Poppeeper Pop Peeper.
How do I fix CVE-2009-1029?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-1029 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-2009-1029 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2009-1029 exists.
Public exploit code: 2 Metasploit modules and 3 Exploit-DB entries.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-r78j-x55g-fj63.