CVE-2009-4660 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code on BigAnt IM Server via a stack-based buffer overflow in a long GET request.
- 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-2009-4660?
CVE-2009-4660 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 3 Mar 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 the AntServer Module (AntServer.exe) in BigAnt IM Server 2.50 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long GET request to TCP port 6660.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-4660?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Bigantsoft Bigant Messenger.
How do I fix CVE-2009-4660?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-4660 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-2009-4660 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2009-4660 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module, 2 Exploit-DB entries and 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-rcpp-5j9j-5g7r.