Vulnerability Description
Off-by-one error in src/http.c in CoreHTTP 0.5.3.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly execute arbitrary code via an HTTP request with a long first line that triggers a buffer overflow. NOTE: this vulnerability reportedly exists because of an incorrect fix for CVE-2007-4060.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Frank Yaul | Corehttp | 0.5.3.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://census-labs.com/media/corex.txtExploitPatch
- http://census-labs.com/news/2009/12/02/corehttp-web-server/Exploit
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/508272/100/0/threaded
- http://census-labs.com/media/corex.txtExploitPatch
- http://census-labs.com/news/2009/12/02/corehttp-web-server/Exploit
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/508272/100/0/threaded
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-3586?
CVE-2009-3586 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Off-by-one error in src/http.c in CoreHTTP 0.5.3.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly execute arbitrary code via an HTTP request with a long first line that t...
How severe is CVE-2009-3586?
CVE-2009-3586 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-2009-3586?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Frank Yaul Corehttp.