CVE-2009-3708 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a stack-based buffer overflow in the HTML editor's META tag processing, requiring user interaction.
- 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-2009-3708?
CVE-2009-3708 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 16 Oct 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
Stack-based buffer overflow in the Meta Content Optimizer in Konae Technologies Alleycode HTML Editor 2.21 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long value in a (1) description or (2) keyword META tag. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-3708?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Konae Alleycode Html Editor.
How do I fix CVE-2009-3708?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-3708 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-2009-3708 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2009-3708 exists.
Public exploit code: 2 Exploit-DB entries.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-fj6c-w79g-p5j2.