CVE-2009-3790 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via a crafted .aim file in FormMax evaluation software.
- 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-2009-3790?
CVE-2009-3790 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 26 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
Heap-based buffer overflow in FormMax (formerly AcroForm) evaluation 3.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted FormMax import (.aim) file. 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-2009-3790?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Cutepdf Formmax.
How do I fix CVE-2009-3790?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-3790 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-2009-3790 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2009-3790 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-pfqq-qpv2-v6q9.