CVE-2009-4850 Code injection in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary programs by tricking users into loading a malicious .exe URL via the SceneURL property in the Awingsoft Winds3D Viewer plugin.

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-2009-4850?

CVE-2009-4850 is a critical code injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 7 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

The Awingsoft Awakening Winds3D Viewer plugin 3.5.0.9 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary programs via a SceneURL property value with a URL for a .exe file.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-4850?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Awingsoft Awakening Winds3d Viewer Plugin.

How do I fix CVE-2009-4850?

No fix has been published for CVE-2009-4850 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-2009-4850 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2009-4850 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module and 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-jf47-mr6f-3vgr.

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