CVE-2009-3924 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can cause denial of service or execute arbitrary code via a buffer overflow in PunkBuster anti-cheat software.
- 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-2009-3924?
CVE-2009-3924 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 10 Nov 2009. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Buffer overflow in pbsv.dll, as used in Soldier of Fortune II and possibly other applications when Even Balance PunkBuster 1.728 or earlier is enabled, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application server crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long restart packet.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-3924?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Punkbuster Punkbuster, Raven Software Soldier of Fortune 2.
How do I fix CVE-2009-3924?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-3924 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-2009-3924 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2009-3924 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-f53c-v688-9mpj.