Vulnerability Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in the M_AddToServerList function in client/menu.c in Red Planet Arena Alien Arena 7.30 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a packet with a crafted server description to UDP port 27901 followed by a packet with a long print command.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Icculus | Alien Arena | 7.30 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://icculus.org/alienarena/changelogs/7.31.txt
- http://secunia.com/advisories/37118Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/37256Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/37259Vendor Advisory
- http://www.ngssoftware.com/advisories/very-high-risk-vulnerability-in-alien-arenExploit
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/507369/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/36782
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/2997
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2009-November/msg00179.h
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2009-November/msg00218.h
- http://icculus.org/alienarena/changelogs/7.31.txt
- http://secunia.com/advisories/37118Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/37256Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/37259Vendor Advisory
- http://www.ngssoftware.com/advisories/very-high-risk-vulnerability-in-alien-arenExploit
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-3637?
CVE-2009-3637 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 10.0 (HIGH). Stack-based buffer overflow in the M_AddToServerList function in client/menu.c in Red Planet Arena Alien Arena 7.30 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a packet with a crafted server...
How severe is CVE-2009-3637?
CVE-2009-3637 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-2009-3637?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Icculus Alien Arena.