CVE-2009-3023: Buffer Overflow
First published: Mon Aug 31 2009(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."
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Internet Information Services | >=5.0<=6.0 | |
| Microsoft Windows 2000 | =sp4 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp3 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Vista | ||
| Microsoft Windows Vista | ||
| Microsoft Windows Vista | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Vista | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Vista | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Vista | =sp2 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/36189
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/2481
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA09-286A.html
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/276653
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A6080
- http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/9559
- http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/9541
- http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;[LN];Q975191
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2009/ms09-053
- http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb%3B%5BLN%5D%3BQ975191
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2009-3023?
CVE-2009-3023 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.
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).
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.
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.
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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