CVE-2009-1515 Memory corruption in n/a
A heap-based buffer overflow in the file library allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted compound document 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
- Available
What is CVE-2009-1515?
CVE-2009-1515 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 4 May 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
Heap-based buffer overflow in the cdf_read_sat function in src/cdf.c in Christos Zoulas file 5.00 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted compound document file, as demonstrated by a .msi, .doc, or .mpp file. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-1515?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Christos Zoulas File.
How do I fix CVE-2009-1515?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2009-1515 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2009-1515 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2009-1515, GHSA-5vxx-g7fm-qfjw.