CVE-2009-1639 Memory corruption in n/a
Attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a crafted .NKNT file in Nucleus Data Recovery Kernel Recovery.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2009-1639?
CVE-2009-1639 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 15 May 2009. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Stack-based buffer overflow in Nucleus Data Recovery Kernel Recovery for Novell 4.03 allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted .NKNT file.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-1639?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Nucleustechnologies Kernel Recovery.
How do I fix CVE-2009-1639?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-1639 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-2009-1639 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2009-1639 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-8r28-cw2r-3pq3.