CVE-2009-3994 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or crash the application via a crafted DICOM file processed by the DevIL library.
- 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
- Available
What is CVE-2009-3994?
CVE-2009-3994 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 8 Dec 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
Stack-based buffer overflow in the GetUID function in src-IL/src/il_dicom.c in DevIL 1.7.8 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or execute arbitrary code via a crafted DICOM file.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-3994?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Denton Woods Devil.
How do I fix CVE-2009-3994?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2009-3994 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2009-3994 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2009-3994, GHSA-rfph-67fw-g473, openSUSE-SU-2024:10314-1.