CVE-2009-4778 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via crafted PDF attachments in BlackBerry Enterprise Server.
- 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-2009-4778?
CVE-2009-4778 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 21 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
Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in the PDF distiller in the Attachment Service component in Research In Motion (RIM) BlackBerry Enterprise Server (BES) software 4.1.3 through 4.1.7 and 5.0.0, and BlackBerry Professional Software 4.1.4, allow user-assisted remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted .pdf file attachment, a different vulnerability than CVE-2008-3246, CVE-2009-0176, CVE-2009-0219, CVE-2009-2643, and CVE-2009-2646.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-4778?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Rim Blackberry Enterprise Server, Rim Blackberry Professional Software.
How do I fix CVE-2009-4778?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-4778 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-2009-4778 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2009-4778 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-m244-vv23-hg2f.