CVE-2009-4002 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a crafted 3D model in a Shockwave file, requiring user interaction to open the 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-2009-4002?
CVE-2009-4002 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Adobe Shockwave Player, published on 21 Jan 2010. 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 Adobe Shockwave Player before 11.5.6.606 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted 3D model in a Shockwave file.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-4002?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Adobe Shockwave Player.
How do I fix CVE-2009-4002?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-4002 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-2009-4002 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2009-4002 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Adobe Shockwave Player
Sources
Also known as GHSA-25r6-8q2p-7878.