CVE-2009-2970 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a stack-based buffer overflow in the UiTV UiPlayer ActiveX control, requiring user interaction.
- 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-2009-2970?
CVE-2009-2970 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 19 Oct 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 the GetUiDllVersion function in an ActiveX control in UiCheck.dll before 1.0.0.7 in UiTV UiPlayer, as used in BaiduX and other products, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the filename parameter.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-2970?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Baidu Baidux, Uitv Uiplayer.
How do I fix CVE-2009-2970?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-2970 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-2009-2970 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2009-2970 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-phxv-vc8h-3g23.