CVE-2009-1627 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a malicious .asx file with a long URL.
- 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-2009-1627?
CVE-2009-1627 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 12 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
Stack-based buffer overflow in Streaming Download Project (SDP) Downloader 2.3.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long .asf URL in the HREF attribute of a REF element in a .asx file.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-1627?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Sdp Multimedia Streaming Download Project.
How do I fix CVE-2009-1627?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-1627 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-2009-1627 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2009-1627 exists.
Public exploit code: 3 Exploit-DB entries.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-6j2c-cq4h-6qg7.