CVE-2009-4006 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a stack-based buffer overflow in the TEA decoding algorithm of Serv-U FTP server.
- 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-2009-4006?
CVE-2009-4006 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 20 Nov 2009. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Stack-based buffer overflow in the TEA decoding algorithm in RhinoSoft Serv-U FTP server 7.0.0.1, 9.0.0.5, and other versions before 9.1.0.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long hexadecimal string.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-4006?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Solarwinds Serv-U File Server.
How do I fix CVE-2009-4006?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-4006 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-2009-4006 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2009-4006 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module and 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-3vhm-28vh-hww9.