CVE-2009-3329 Memory corruption in n/a
A stack-based buffer overflow in Winplot allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a malicious .wp2 file.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2009-3329?
CVE-2009-3329 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 23 Sep 2009. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Stack-based buffer overflow in Winplot 1.25.0.1 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Plot2D (.wp2) file.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-3329?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Exeter Winplot.
How do I fix CVE-2009-3329?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-3329 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-2009-3329 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2009-3329 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-g5jm-7h4m-pp3x.