CVE-2009-2963 Code injection in n/a
Remote attackers can force the download and execution of arbitrary files by manipulating the update URL in Toolbar Uninstaller.
- 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-2009-2963?
CVE-2009-2963 is a critical code injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 25 Aug 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
Unspecified vulnerability in the update feature in Toolbar Uninstaller 1.0.2 allows remote attackers to force the download and execution of arbitrary files via attack vectors related to a "malformed update url and a malformed update website."
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-2963?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Decomputeur Toolbar Uninstaller.
How do I fix CVE-2009-2963?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-2963 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-2009-2963 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2009-2963 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-m7qq-ch2w-w47w.