CVE-2009-1830 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code on Soulseek clients via a stack-based buffer overflow triggered by a long search query.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2009-1830?
CVE-2009-1830 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 29 May 2009. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Stack-based buffer overflow in Soulseek 156 and 157 NS allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long search query.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-1830?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Slsknet Soulseek.
How do I fix CVE-2009-1830?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-1830 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-2009-1830 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2009-1830 exists.
Public exploit code: 3 Exploit-DB entries.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-9g22-prj4-x265.