CVE-2009-3214 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a malicious slideshow file in Photodex ProShow Gold.
- 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-2009-3214?
CVE-2009-3214 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 16 Sep 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
Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in Photodex ProShow Gold 4.0.2549 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Slideshow project (.psh) file, related to the (1) cell[n].images[m].image and (2) cell[n].sound.file fields.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-3214?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Photodex Proshow Gold.
How do I fix CVE-2009-3214?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-3214 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-2009-3214 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2009-3214 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module and 3 Exploit-DB entries.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-grfh-h2j5-w2h2.