Stack-based buffer overflow in Orbit Downloader 2.8.2 and 2.8.3, and possibly other versions before 2.8.5, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted HTTP URL with a long host name, which is not properly handled when constructing a "Connecting" log message.
Published 2009-02-26 16:17:20
Updated 2018-10-11 21:00:39
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Vulnerability category: OverflowExecute code

Products affected by CVE-2009-0187

Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2009-0187

93.74%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days EPSS Score History
~ 99 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less

Metasploit modules for CVE-2009-0187

  • Orbit Downloader Connecting Log Creation Buffer Overflow
    Disclosure Date: 2009-02-03
    First seen: 2020-04-26
    exploit/windows/browser/orbit_connecting
    This module exploits a stack buffer overflow in Orbit Downloader 2.8.4. When an attacker serves up a malicious web site, arbitrary code may be executed. The PAYLOAD windows/shell_bind_tcp works best. Authors: - MC <mc@metasploit.com>

CVSS scores for CVE-2009-0187

Base Score Base Severity CVSS Vector Exploitability Score Impact Score Score Source First Seen
9.3
HIGH AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
8.6
10.0
NIST

CWE ids for CVE-2009-0187

  • The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it reads from or writes to a memory location outside the buffer's intended boundary. This may result in read or write operations on unexpected memory locations that could be linked to other variables, data structures, or internal program data.
    Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)

References for CVE-2009-0187

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