CVE-2009-3878 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published 5 Nov 2009 Updated 7 Aug 2024

A buffer overflow in Sun Java System Web Server allows remote attackers to potentially execute code or cause denial of service.

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

What is CVE-2009-3878?

CVE-2009-3878 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 5 Nov 2009. It can be exploited over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Buffer overflow in Sun Java System Web Server 7.0 Update 6 has unspecified impact and remote attack vectors, as demonstrated by the vd_sjws module in VulnDisco Pack Professional 8.12. NOTE: as of 20091105, this disclosure has no actionable information. However, because the VulnDisco Pack author is a reliable researcher, the issue is being assigned a CVE identifier for tracking purposes.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-3878?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Sun Java System Web Server.

How do I fix CVE-2009-3878?

No fix has been published for CVE-2009-3878 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-2009-3878 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2009-3878 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-8wcq-q7x3-pjgq.