CVE-2009-4643 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a stack-based buffer overflow in the Juniper Installer Service named pipe.

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-2009-4643?

CVE-2009-4643 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 15 Feb 2010. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Stack-based buffer overflow in dsInstallerService.dll in the Juniper Installer Service, as used in Juniper Odyssey Access Client 4.72.11421.0 and other products, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long string in a malformed DSSETUPSERVICE_CMD_UNINSTALL command to the NeoterisSetupService named pipe.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-4643?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Juniper Odyssey Access Client.

How do I fix CVE-2009-4643?

No fix has been published for CVE-2009-4643 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-2009-4643 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2009-4643 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-j4gq-j2x7-6w2g.

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