CVE-2009-3709 Memory corruption in n/a
A stack-based buffer overflow in Alleycode HTML Editor allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted TITLE tag, 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-2009-3709?
CVE-2009-3709 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 TITLE tag.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-3709?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Konae Alleycode Html Editor.
How do I fix CVE-2009-3709?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-3709 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-2009-3709 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2009-3709 exists.
Public exploit code: 2 Exploit-DB entries.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-frr9-jpgq-8xqf.