CVE-2009-3023: Buffer Overflow

Published Aug 31, 2009
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Updated

Buffer overflow in the FTP Service in Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS) 5.0 through 6.0 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via a crafted NLST (NAME LIST) command that uses wildcards, leading to memory corruption, aka "IIS FTP Service RCE and DoS Vulnerability."

Affected Software

19 affected components
Microsoft Internet Information Server>=5.0<=6.0
Microsoft Windows 2000=sp4
Microsoft Windows Server 2003=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2003=sp2
Microsoft Windows XP=sp2
Microsoft Windows XP=sp2
Microsoft Windows XP=sp3
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Vista
Microsoft Windows Vista
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp1
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp1
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp2
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp2

Event History

Aug 31, 2009
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
08:30 PM
DescriptionWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2009-3023?

CVE-2009-3023 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2009-3023?

To fix CVE-2009-3023, it is recommended to apply the latest security patches from Microsoft for Internet Information Services (IIS).

3

Who is affected by CVE-2009-3023?

CVE-2009-3023 affects Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS) versions 5.0 through 6.0 when FTP service is enabled.

4

What is the impact of CVE-2009-3023?

The impact of CVE-2009-3023 includes the possibility of arbitrary code execution and denial of service attacks.

5

Is CVE-2009-3023 restricted to specific platforms?

CVE-2009-3023 primarily affects systems running Internet Information Services on Windows 2000 and Windows Server 2003.

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