CVE-2009-1039 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a malicious Ogg Vorbis file in CDex.
- 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-2009-1039?
CVE-2009-1039 is a high-severity 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
Buffer overflow in CDex 1.70b2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Info header in an Ogg Vorbis (.ogg) file.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-1039?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Cdexos Cdex.
How do I fix CVE-2009-1039?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-1039 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-2009-1039 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2009-1039 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-wcg2-85gw-gjhq.