CVE-2009-2916 Code injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in the nickname field of the Vietcong 2 game.
- 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-2009-2916?
CVE-2009-2916 is a critical code injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 21 Aug 2009. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Format string vulnerability in the CNS_AddTxt function in logs.dll in 2K Games Vietcong 2 1.10 and earlier might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in the nickname.
Weakness: CWE-134
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-2916?
It affects 1 product.
Products include 2kgames Vietcong 2.
How do I fix CVE-2009-2916?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-2916 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.
Is CVE-2009-2916 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2009-2916 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-2gxr-wcww-qxm9.