CVE-2009-1057 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a crafted zip file exploiting a format string buffer overflow in the ZipItFast! library.
- 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-2009-1057?
CVE-2009-1057 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 24 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
MicroSmarts Enterprise ZipItFast! 3.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted .zip file that triggers memory corruption, related to a "format string buffer overflow." NOTE: CVE has not investigated whether the specified file.zip file can be used for exploitation of this product.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-1057?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Microsmarts Zipitfast\!.
How do I fix CVE-2009-1057?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-1057 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-2009-1057 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2009-1057 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-j5h5-m8w9-hc5c.