CVE-2009-3483 Memory corruption in n/a
Heap-based buffer overflow in CuteFTP allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via a malicious site list entry.
- 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-2009-3483?
CVE-2009-3483 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 30 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
Heap-based buffer overflow in the Create New Site feature in GlobalSCAPE CuteFTP Professional, Home, and Lite 8.3.3 and 8.3.3.0054 allows user-assisted remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a site list containing an entry with a long label.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-3483?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Globalscape Cuteftp.
How do I fix CVE-2009-3483?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-3483 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-2009-3483 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2009-3483 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-2893-36vg-x3vj.