CVE-2009-3484 Memory corruption in n/a
A stack-based buffer overflow in Core FTP allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code if a user opens a malicious site backup 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-2009-3484?
CVE-2009-3484 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 30 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 Core FTP 2.1 build 1612 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long hostname in an FTP server entry in a site backup file. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-3484?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Coreftp Core Ftp.
How do I fix CVE-2009-3484?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-3484 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-2009-3484 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2009-3484 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-jp8r-43r2-mgmg.