CVE-2009-2534: Input Validation
First published: Mon Jul 20 2009(Updated: )
RealNetworks Helix Server and Helix Mobile Server before 13.0.0 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) via an RTSP SETUP request that (1) specifies the / URI or (2) lacks a / character in the URI.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| RealNetworks Helix Server | <=12.0.1 | |
| RealNetworks Helix Server | =11.0 | |
| RealNetworks Helix Server | =12.0.0 | |
| RealNetworks Helix Server | <=12.0.0 | |
| RealNetworks Helix Server | =11.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.coresecurity.com/content/real-helix-dna
- http://docs.real.com/docs/security/SecurityUpdate071409HS.pdf
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/35732
- http://osvdb.org/55982
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1947
- http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/9198
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/505083/100/0/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2009-2534?
CVE-2009-2534 is a high-severity vulnerability that can cause denial of service due to a daemon crash.
How do I fix CVE-2009-2534?
To fix CVE-2009-2534, you should update your Helix Server or Helix Mobile Server to version 13.0.0 or later.
Which versions of Helix Server are affected by CVE-2009-2534?
CVE-2009-2534 affects Helix Server versions up to 12.0.1 and Helix Server Mobile versions up to 12.0.0.
Can CVE-2009-2534 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2009-2534 can be exploited remotely through malicious RTSP SETUP requests.
What type of attack is possible with CVE-2009-2534?
CVE-2009-2534 allows attackers to trigger a denial of service attack by causing the server daemon to crash.
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