CVE-2009-2286 Memory corruption in n/a
A buffer overflow in compface allows attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted XBM file, affecting specific patched distributions.
- 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
- Available
What is CVE-2009-2286?
CVE-2009-2286 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 1 Jul 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
Buffer overflow in compface 1.5.2 and earlier allows user-assisted attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a long declaration in a .xbm file. NOTE: this issue only affects compface on distributions that used a certain patch.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-2286?
It affects 1 product.
Products include James Ashton Compface.
How do I fix CVE-2009-2286?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2009-2286 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2009-2286 exists.
Public exploit code: 2 Exploit-DB entries.
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2009-2286, GHSA-6crq-w9mv-v5mf.