CVE-2009-2369 Integer overflow in n/a
An integer overflow in wxWidgets allows attackers to cause a crash or execute arbitrary code via a crafted JPEG file.
- 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-2009-2369?
CVE-2009-2369 is a medium-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 8 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
Integer overflow in the wxImage::Create function in src/common/image.cpp in wxWidgets 2.8.10 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted JPEG file, which triggers a heap-based buffer overflow. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.
Weakness: CWE-189
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-2369?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Wxwidgets Wxwidgets.
How do I fix CVE-2009-2369?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Is CVE-2009-2369 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2009-2369 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as DSA-1890-1, GHSA-66qh-59pw-qjhv.