CVE-2009-1476 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.2 Published 26 May 2009 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Local attackers can exploit a buffer overflow in IPFilter's ippool to gain elevated privileges via a long hostname in a URL.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2009-1476?

CVE-2009-1476 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 26 May 2009. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Buffer overflow in lib/load_http.c in ippool in Darren Reed IPFilter (aka IP Filter) 4.1.31 allows local users to gain privileges via vectors involving a long hostname in a URL.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-1476?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Darren Reed Ipfilter.

How do I fix CVE-2009-1476?

No fix has been published for CVE-2009-1476 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-2009-1476 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2009-1476 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-vpgr-47gc-42wp.