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CVE-2009-1022

9.3 · HIGH

Heap-based buffer overflow in the Preview/ Set Segment function in Gretech GOMlab GOM Encoder 1.0.0.11 and earlier allows user-assisted remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corrupt…

Published Mar 20, 2009gomlabCWE-119EPSS 7.42%

Overview

CVE-2009-1022 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting gomlab gom_encoder. It was published on March 20, 2009 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Heap-based buffer overflow in the Preview/ Set Segment function in Gretech GOMlab GOM Encoder 1.0.0.11 and earlier allows user-assisted remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) or execute arbitrary code via a long text field in a subtitle (.srt) file.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from gomlab. Update gom_encoder to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

VendorProductVersionsStatus
gomlabgom_encoder0Affected

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-1022?

CVE-2009-1022 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting gomlab gom_encoder. It was published on March 20, 2009 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2009-1022?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2009-1022?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from gomlab. Update gom_encoder to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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