CVE-2009-3812 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a malicious playlist file in OtsAV media 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-2009-3812?
CVE-2009-3812 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 27 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 OtsAV DJ trial version 1.85.64.0, Radio trial version 1.85.64.0, TV trial version 1.85.64.0, and Free version 1.77.001 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long playlist in an Ots File List (.ofl) file.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-3812?
It affects 3 products.
Products include Otslabs Otsav Dj, Otslabs Otsav Radio, Otslabs Otsav Tv.
How do I fix CVE-2009-3812?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-3812 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-2009-3812 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2009-3812 exists.
Public exploit code: 2 Exploit-DB entries.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-j2rp-v8r4-pg82.