CVE-2009-3930: Buffer Overflow

Published Nov 10, 2009
·
Updated

Multiple integer overflows in Christos Zoulas file before 5.02 allow user-assisted remote attackers to have an unspecified impact via a malformed compound document (aka cdf) file that triggers a buffer overflow.

Affected Software

35 affected components
Christos Zoulas file=5.00
Christos Zoulas file=4.19
Christos Zoulas file=4.08
Christos Zoulas file=3.32
Christos Zoulas file=4.04
Christos Zoulas file=3.41
Christos Zoulas file=4.26
Christos Zoulas file=4.02
Christos Zoulas file=4.17
Christos Zoulas file=4.11
Christos Zoulas file=3.34
Christos Zoulas file=3.38
Christos Zoulas file=3.39
Christos Zoulas file=4.03
Christos Zoulas file=4.06
Christos Zoulas file=4.20
Christos Zoulas file=4.09
Christos Zoulas file=3.37
Christos Zoulas file=4.14
Christos Zoulas file=4.13
Christos Zoulas file=3.40
Christos Zoulas file=4.23
Christos Zoulas file=4.15
Christos Zoulas file=3.31
Christos Zoulas file=4.01
Christos Zoulas file=4.25
Christos Zoulas file=4.16
Christos Zoulas file=3.33
Christos Zoulas file=4.21
Christos Zoulas file=4.07
Christos Zoulas file<=5.01
Christos Zoulas file=3.30
Christos Zoulas file=3.36
Christos Zoulas file=4.24
Christos Zoulas file=4.12

Event History

Nov 10, 2009
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2009-3930?

CVE-2009-3930 has not been assigned a specific severity level, but it is considered a significant security risk due to potential buffer overflow vulnerabilities.

2

How do I fix CVE-2009-3930?

To fix CVE-2009-3930, upgrade the 'file' utility to version 5.02 or later.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2009-3930?

CVE-2009-3930 affects multiple versions of the 'file' utility prior to 5.02, including versions 4.19 and earlier.

4

Can CVE-2009-3930 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2009-3930 can be exploited by remote attackers through specially crafted compound document files.

5

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2009-3930?

CVE-2009-3930 is primarily an integer overflow vulnerability that can lead to buffer overflow.

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