CVE-2009-4225 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a stack-based buffer overflow in the PestPatrol ActiveX control, requiring user interaction.
- 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-2009-4225?
CVE-2009-4225 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 PestPatrol ActiveX control (ppctl.dll) 5.6.7.9 in CA eTrust PestPatrol allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long argument to the Initialize method.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-4225?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Ca Etrust Pestpatrole Ppctl.dll Activex.
How do I fix CVE-2009-4225?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-4225 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-2009-4225 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2009-4225 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module and 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-xv73-w5x5-mf3h.