Vulnerability Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in the cdf_read_sat function in src/cdf.c in Christos Zoulas file 5.00 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted compound document file, as demonstrated by a .msi, .doc, or .mpp file. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Christos Zoulas | File | 5.00 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- ftp://ftp.astron.com/pub/file/file-5.01.tar.gz
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=515603
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=525820
- http://mx.gw.com/pipermail/file/2009/000379.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34881Vendor Advisory
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2009:129
- http://www.osvdb.org/54100
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/34745Exploit
- ftp://ftp.astron.com/pub/file/file-5.01.tar.gz
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=515603
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=525820
- http://mx.gw.com/pipermail/file/2009/000379.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34881Vendor Advisory
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2009:129
- http://www.osvdb.org/54100
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-1515?
CVE-2009-1515 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). Heap-based buffer overflow in the cdf_read_sat function in src/cdf.c in Christos Zoulas file 5.00 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted compound document file, ...
How severe is CVE-2009-1515?
CVE-2009-1515 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2009-1515?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Christos Zoulas File.