CVE-2009-4840 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a heap-based buffer overflow in the IAManager ActiveX control, requiring user interaction.
- 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-2009-4840?
CVE-2009-4840 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 5 May 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
Heap-based buffer overflow in the IAManager ActiveX control in IAManager.dll in Roxio CinePlayer 3.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long argument to the SetIAPlayerName method.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-4840?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Roxio Cineplayer.
How do I fix CVE-2009-4840?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-4840 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-2009-4840 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2009-4840 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-rg97-f569-fgwp.