CVE-2009-4661 Memory corruption in n/a

Medium 4.3 Published 3 Mar 2010 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can crash BigAnt Server via a crafted ZIP file if a user interacts with the Update or Plug-In console menu.

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-2009-4661?

CVE-2009-4661 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 3 Mar 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

Multiple buffer overflows in BigAnt Server 2.50 SP6 and earlier allow user-assisted remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted ZIP file that is not properly handled when the victim uses the (1) Update or (2) Plug-In console menu item.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-4661?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Bigantsoft Bigant Server.

How do I fix CVE-2009-4661?

No fix has been published for CVE-2009-4661 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-2009-4661 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2009-4661 exists.

Public exploit code: 2 Exploit-DB entries.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-3xr6-6369-7394.