Vulnerability Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in the cache manager in the client in OpenAFS 1.0 through 1.4.8 and 1.5.0 through 1.5.58 on Unix platforms allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (system crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via an RX response containing more data than specified in a request, related to use of XDR arrays.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Unix | Unix | All versions |
| Openafs | Openafs | 1.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34655
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34684
- http://secunia.com/advisories/42896
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201101-05.xml
- http://www.debian.org/security/2009/dsa-1768
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2009:099
- http://www.openafs.org/security/OPENAFS-SA-2009-001.txtVendor Advisory
- http://www.openafs.org/security/openafs-sa-2009-001.patchPatch
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/34407
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/0984
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0117
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34655
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34684
- http://secunia.com/advisories/42896
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201101-05.xml
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-1251?
CVE-2009-1251 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 10.0 (HIGH). Heap-based buffer overflow in the cache manager in the client in OpenAFS 1.0 through 1.4.8 and 1.5.0 through 1.5.58 on Unix platforms allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (system crash...
How severe is CVE-2009-1251?
CVE-2009-1251 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 10.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2009-1251?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Unix Unix, Openafs Openafs.