CVE-2009-1071 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or crash the application by tricking a user into opening a malicious Portable Game Notation 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-2009-1071?
CVE-2009-1071 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
Stack-based buffer overflow in Icarus 2.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or execute arbitrary code via a crafted Portable Game Notation (.pgn) file.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-1071?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Randomsoftware Icarus.
How do I fix CVE-2009-1071?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-1071 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-2009-1071 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2009-1071 exists.
Public exploit code: 2 Exploit-DB entries.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-rpg9-p2rj-cf43.