CVE-2009-1291: Buffer Overflow
Stack-based buffer overflow in TIBCO SmartSockets before 6.8.2, SmartSockets Product Family (aka RTworks) before 4.0.5, and Enterprise Message Service (EMS) 4.0.0 through 5.1.1, as used in SmartSockets Server and RTworks Server (aka RTserver), SmartSockets client libraries and add-on products, RTworks libraries and components, EMS Server (aka tibemsd), SmartMQ, iProcess Engine, ActiveMatrix products, and CA Enterprise Communicator, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via "inbound data," as demonstrated by requests to the UDP interface of the RTserver component, and data injection into the TCP stream to tibemsd.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2009-1291?
CVE-2009-1291 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for a stack-based buffer overflow that can lead to arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2009-1291?
To fix CVE-2009-1291, upgrade TIBCO SmartSockets to version 6.8.2 or later, TIBCO Enterprise Message Service to version 5.1.2 or later, and TIBCO RTworks to version 4.0.5 or later.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-1291?
CVE-2009-1291 affects TIBCO SmartSockets prior to 6.8.2, TIBCO Enterprise Message Service versions 4.0.0 through 5.1.1, and TIBCO RTworks prior to 4.0.5.
Is CVE-2009-1291 exploits being actively used?
Yes, there have been reports indicating that exploits for CVE-2009-1291 are actively being utilized in the wild.
What are the risks of not addressing CVE-2009-1291?
Failure to address CVE-2009-1291 can lead to unauthorized code execution, data breaches, and potential system compromise.