CVE-2009-4873 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or crash the Serv-U Web Client server by sending a long Session cookie.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2009-4873?
CVE-2009-4873 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 26 May 2010. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Stack-based buffer overflow in the HTTP server in Rhino Software Serv-U Web Client 9.0.0.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (server crash) or execute arbitrary code via a long Session cookie.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-4873?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Rhinosoft Serv-U.
How do I fix CVE-2009-4873?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-4873 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-2009-4873 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2009-4873 exists.
Public exploit code: 2 Exploit-DB entries.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-9pqr-jpg7-8j32.