CVE-2009-2538
First published: Mon Jul 20 2009(Updated: )
The Nokia N95 running Symbian OS 9.2, N82, and N810 Internet Tablet allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via a large integer value for the length property of a Select object, a related issue to CVE-2009-1692.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Nokia N82 | ||
| Nokia N810 Internet Tablet | ||
| Nokia N95 | ||
| Nokia Symbian | =9.2 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.g-sec.lu/one-bug-to-rule-them-all.html
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/52872
- http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/9160
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/505006/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/504989/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/504988/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/504969/100/0/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2009-2538?
CVE-2009-2538 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability.
How can CVE-2009-2538 be exploited?
CVE-2009-2538 can be exploited by remote attackers sending a large integer value for the length property of a Select object.
Which devices are affected by CVE-2009-2538?
CVE-2009-2538 affects the Nokia N82, Nokia N810 Internet Tablet, and devices running Symbian OS 9.2.
Is there a way to mitigate CVE-2009-2538?
To mitigate CVE-2009-2538, users should limit the use of affected applications or seek updates from Nokia.
What is the impact of CVE-2009-2538?
The impact of CVE-2009-2538 is the potential for memory consumption leading to a denial of service on affected devices.
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