CVE-2009-3163 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via format string vulnerabilities in the SILC Toolkit library's command handling functions.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2009-3163?
CVE-2009-3163 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 10 Sep 2009. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Multiple format string vulnerabilities in lib/silcclient/command.c in Secure Internet Live Conferencing (SILC) Toolkit before 1.1.10, and SILC Client 1.1.8 and earlier, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in a channel name, related to (1) silc_client_command_topic, (2) silc_client_command_kick, (3) silc_client_command_leave, and (4) silc_client_command_users.
Weakness: CWE-134
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-3163?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Silcnet Silc Client, Silcnet Silc Toolkit.
How do I fix CVE-2009-3163?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2009-3163 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2009-3163 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-4crp-jh2p-xg7w.