CVE-2009-2617 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published 27 Jul 2009 Updated 16 Sep 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a malicious playlist file in BaoFeng Storm.

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-2009-2617?

CVE-2009-2617 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 27 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 medialib.dll in BaoFeng Storm 3.9.62 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long pathname in the source attribute of an item element in a .smpl playlist file.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-2617?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Baofeng Storm.

How do I fix CVE-2009-2617?

No fix has been published for CVE-2009-2617 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-2009-2617 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2009-2617 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-c3qm-g6p7-rfr3.