CVE-2009-5041 Memory corruption in n/a
A buffer overflow in the Overkill game server allows attackers to corrupt data or execute code via long player names.
- 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-2009-5041?
CVE-2009-5041 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 31 Oct 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
overkill has buffer overflow via long player names that can corrupt data on the server machine
Weakness: CWE-120
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-5041?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Debian Overkill.
How do I fix CVE-2009-5041?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-5041 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-2009-5041 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2009-5041 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-r6wr-424x-x3qh.