CVE-2009-3859 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or crash the application by tricking users into opening a malicious .rws file.
- 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-2009-3859?
CVE-2009-3859 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 4 Nov 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
Buffer overflow in eEye Retina WiFi Scanner 1.0.8.68, as used in Retina Network Security Scanner 5.10.14, allows user-assisted remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or execute arbitrary code via a .rws file with a long RWS010 entry.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-3859?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Eeye Retina Network Security Scanner, Eeye Retina Wifi Scanner.
How do I fix CVE-2009-3859?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-3859 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-2009-3859 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2009-3859 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-2rv9-5cw2-mmfg.