CVE-2009-3051
First published: Thu Sep 10 2009(Updated: )
Multiple format string vulnerabilities in lib/silcclient/client_entry.c in Secure Internet Live Conferencing (SILC) Toolkit before 1.1.10, and SILC Client before 1.1.8, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in a nickname field, related to the (1) silc_client_add_client, (2) silc_client_update_client, and (3) silc_client_nickname_format functions.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| SILC Client | =1.1.6 | |
| Silc Toolkit | =1.1.3 | |
| Silc Toolkit | =1.1.5 | |
| Silc Toolkit | <=1.1.9 | |
| SILC Client | =1.1.1 | |
| SILC Client | =1.1.2 | |
| Silc Toolkit | =1.1.8 | |
| SILC Client | =1.1.3 | |
| SILC Client | <=1.1.7 | |
| Silc Toolkit | =1.1 | |
| SILC Client | =1.1.4 | |
| Silc Toolkit | =1.1.1 | |
| Silc Toolkit | =1.1.6 | |
| Silc Toolkit | =1.1.4 | |
| Silc Toolkit | =1.1.2 |
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Reference Links
- http://silcnet.org/general/news/news_client.php
- http://secunia.com/advisories/36134
- http://www.debian.org/security/2009/dsa-1879
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/09/03/5
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/08/31/5
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/2150
- http://silcnet.org/docs/changelog/SILC%20Toolkit%201.1.10
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/35940
- http://silcnet.org/general/news/news_toolkit.php
- http://silcnet.org/docs/changelog/SILC%20Client%201.1.8
- http://secunia.com/advisories/36614
- http://silcnet.org/docs/release/SILC%20Client%201.1.8
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-10/msg00001.html
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2009:235
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2009:234
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2009-3051?
CVE-2009-3051 has a high severity rating due to the potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2009-3051?
To fix CVE-2009-3051, upgrade to SILC Toolkit version 1.1.10 or higher, or SILC Client version 1.1.8 or higher.
What versions are affected by CVE-2009-3051?
CVE-2009-3051 affects versions of SILC Client prior to 1.1.8 and SILC Toolkit prior to 1.1.10.
What types of attacks are possible with CVE-2009-3051?
CVE-2009-3051 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code through crafted format string specifiers.
How can I determine if my system is vulnerable to CVE-2009-3051?
Check if you are using an affected version of SILC Client or SILC Toolkit prior to the patched versions to determine vulnerability.
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- version/silc client/1.1.1
- version/silc client/1.1.2
- version/silc toolkit/1.1.8
- version/silc client/1.1.3
- version/silc client/1.1.7
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- version/silc toolkit/1.1.6
- version/silc toolkit/1.1.4
- version/silc toolkit/1.1.2