CVE-2009-3711 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published 16 Oct 2009 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can cause a crash or execute arbitrary code via a long HTTP GET request in the httpdx web server.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2009-3711?

CVE-2009-3711 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, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Stack-based buffer overflow in the h_handlepeer function in http.cpp in httpdx 1.4, and possibly 1.4.3, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long HTTP GET request.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-3711?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Jasper Httpdx.

How do I fix CVE-2009-3711?

No fix has been published for CVE-2009-3711 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-2009-3711 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2009-3711 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module and 2 Exploit-DB entries.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-wgqh-fmw6-rm93.