CVE-2009-3637 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via crafted UDP packets exploiting a stack-based buffer overflow in Alien Arena.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2009-3637?
CVE-2009-3637 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 13 Jan 2010. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Stack-based buffer overflow in the M_AddToServerList function in client/menu.c in Red Planet Arena Alien Arena 7.30 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a packet with a crafted server description to UDP port 27901 followed by a packet with a long print command.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-3637?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Icculus Alien Arena.
How do I fix CVE-2009-3637?
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-2009-3637 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2009-3637 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2009-3637, GHSA-c5xx-mwc6-vw82.