CVE-2009-4768 Code injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code in Warcraft III by tricking users into loading a crafted custom map.
- 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-2009-4768?
CVE-2009-4768 is a critical code injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 20 Apr 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
Unspecified vulnerability in the JASS script interpreter in Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne 1.24b and earlier allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted custom map. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
Weakness: CWE-94
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-4768?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Blizzard Warcraft 3 the Frozen Throne.
How do I fix CVE-2009-4768?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-4768 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.
Is CVE-2009-4768 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2009-4768 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-8cw5-3844-5574.