Vulnerability Description
Multiple format string vulnerabilities in lib/silcclient/client_entry.c in Secure Internet Live Conferencing (SILC) Toolkit before 1.1.10, and SILC Client before 1.1.8, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in a nickname field, related to the (1) silc_client_add_client, (2) silc_client_update_client, and (3) silc_client_nickname_format functions.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Silcnet | Silc Client | <= 1.1.7 |
| Silcnet | Silc Toolkit | <= 1.1.9 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-10/msg00001.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/36134Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/36614Vendor Advisory
- http://silcnet.org/docs/changelog/SILC%20Client%201.1.8Vendor Advisory
- http://silcnet.org/docs/changelog/SILC%20Toolkit%201.1.10Vendor Advisory
- http://silcnet.org/docs/release/SILC%20Client%201.1.8Vendor Advisory
- http://silcnet.org/general/news/news_client.phpPatchVendor Advisory
- http://silcnet.org/general/news/news_toolkit.phpPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2009/dsa-1879Patch
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2009:234
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2009:235
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/08/31/5
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/09/03/5
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/35940Patch
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/2150PatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-3051?
CVE-2009-3051 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Multiple format string vulnerabilities in lib/silcclient/client_entry.c in Secure Internet Live Conferencing (SILC) Toolkit before 1.1.10, and SILC Client before 1.1.8, allow remote attackers to execu...
How severe is CVE-2009-3051?
CVE-2009-3051 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2009-3051?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Silcnet Silc Client, Silcnet Silc Toolkit.