CVE-2009-0689: Buffer Overflow
Array index error in the (1) dtoa implementation in dtoa.c (aka pdtoa.c) and the (2) gdtoa (aka new dtoa) implementation in gdtoa/misc.c in libc, as used in multiple operating systems and products including in FreeBSD 6.4 and 7.2, NetBSD 5.0, OpenBSD 4.5, Mozilla Firefox 3.0.x before 3.0.15 and 3.5.x before 3.5.4, K-Meleon 1.5.3, SeaMonkey 1.1.8, and other products, allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a large precision value in the format argument to a printf function, which triggers incorrect memory allocation and a heap-based buffer overflow during conversion to a floating-point number.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2009-0689?
CVE-2009-0689 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its impact on affected software.
How do I fix CVE-2009-0689?
To fix CVE-2009-0689, update your software to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.
What software is affected by CVE-2009-0689?
CVE-2009-0689 affects multiple software including various versions of Mozilla Firefox, FreeBSD, NetBSD, and OpenBSD.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2009-0689?
CVE-2009-0689 is an array index error vulnerability that can lead to potential exploitation.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2009-0689?
No specific workaround is recommended for CVE-2009-0689; applying the appropriate software updates is the best course of action.