CVE-2009-1740 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via heap-based buffer overflows in the D-Link MPEG4 Viewer ActiveX control, requiring user interaction.
- 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-2009-1740?
CVE-2009-1740 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 20 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
Multiple heap-based buffer overflows in the D-Link MPEG4 Viewer ActiveX Control (csviewer.ocx) 2.11.918.2006 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long argument to the (1) SetFilePath and (2) SetClientCookie methods. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-1740?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Dlink Mpeg4 Viewer Activex Control.
How do I fix CVE-2009-1740?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-1740 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-2009-1740 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2009-1740 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-jf3r-f3mw-mhxc.