CVE-2009-2582 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published 23 Jul 2009 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a malformed HTTP response when a user downloads a file using Akamai Download Manager.

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-2009-2582?

CVE-2009-2582 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 23 Jul 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

Stack-based buffer overflow in manager.exe in Akamai Download Manager (aka DLM or dlmanager) before 2.2.4.8 allows remote web servers to execute arbitrary code via a malformed HTTP response during a Redswoosh download, a different vulnerability than CVE-2007-1891 and CVE-2007-1892.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-2582?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Akamai Technologies Download Manager.

How do I fix CVE-2009-2582?

No fix has been published for CVE-2009-2582 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-2009-2582 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2009-2582 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-mmg7-q8j9-f8wj.