What is the severity of CVE-2009-3859?

CVE-2009-3859 has a high severity rating due to its potential to cause application crashes and allow execution of arbitrary code.

How do I fix CVE-2009-3859?

To fix CVE-2009-3859, ensure you update to the latest version of eEye Retina WiFi Scanner or eEye Retina Network Security Scanner that addresses this vulnerability.

What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2009-3859?

CVE-2009-3859 can be exploited through user-assisted remote attacks via specially crafted .rws files containing long RWS010 entries.

Which software is affected by CVE-2009-3859?

CVE-2009-3859 affects eEye Retina WiFi Scanner version 1.0.8.68 and eEye Retina Network Security Scanner version 5.10.14.

Can CVE-2009-3859 lead to remote code execution?

Yes, CVE-2009-3859 can lead to remote code execution if exploited successfully, potentially allowing an attacker to take control of the affected system.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2009-3859

critical

9.3

CWE

119

4/11/2009

7/8/2024

CVE-2009-3859: Buffer Overflow

First published: Wed Nov 04 2009(Updated: )

Buffer overflow in eEye Retina WiFi Scanner 1.0.8.68, as used in Retina Network Security Scanner 5.10.14, allows user-assisted remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or execute arbitrary code via a .rws file with a long RWS010 entry.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
eEye Retina WiFi Scanner	=1.0.8.68
eEye Retina Network Security Scanner	=5.10.14

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http://research.eeye.com/html/advisories/published/AD20090710.html

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2009-3859?
CVE-2009-3859 has a high severity rating due to its potential to cause application crashes and allow execution of arbitrary code.
How do I fix CVE-2009-3859?
To fix CVE-2009-3859, ensure you update to the latest version of eEye Retina WiFi Scanner or eEye Retina Network Security Scanner that addresses this vulnerability.
What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2009-3859?
CVE-2009-3859 can be exploited through user-assisted remote attacks via specially crafted .rws files containing long RWS010 entries.
Which software is affected by CVE-2009-3859?
CVE-2009-3859 affects eEye Retina WiFi Scanner version 1.0.8.68 and eEye Retina Network Security Scanner version 5.10.14.
Can CVE-2009-3859 lead to remote code execution?
Yes, CVE-2009-3859 can lead to remote code execution if exploited successfully, potentially allowing an attacker to take control of the affected system.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2009-3859?
CVE-2009-3859 has a high severity rating due to its potential to cause application crashes and allow execution of arbitrary code.
How do I fix CVE-2009-3859?
To fix CVE-2009-3859, ensure you update to the latest version of eEye Retina WiFi Scanner or eEye Retina Network Security Scanner that addresses this vulnerability.
What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2009-3859?
CVE-2009-3859 can be exploited through user-assisted remote attacks via specially crafted .rws files containing long RWS010 entries.
Which software is affected by CVE-2009-3859?
CVE-2009-3859 affects eEye Retina WiFi Scanner version 1.0.8.68 and eEye Retina Network Security Scanner version 5.10.14.
Can CVE-2009-3859 lead to remote code execution?
Yes, CVE-2009-3859 can lead to remote code execution if exploited successfully, potentially allowing an attacker to take control of the affected system.