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CVE-2009-1515

6.8 · MEDIUM

Heap-based buffer overflow in the cdf_read_sat function in src/cdf.c in Christos Zoulas file 5.00 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted compound document fil…

Published May 4, 2009christos_zoulasCWE-119EPSS 3.65%

Overview

CVE-2009-1515 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting christos_zoulas file. It was published on May 4, 2009 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated MEDIUM. 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 cdf_read_sat function in src/cdf.c in Christos Zoulas file 5.00 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted compound document file, as demonstrated by a .msi, .doc, or .mpp file. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from christos_zoulas. Update file 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

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References

Refftp://ftp.astron.com/pub/file/file-5.01.tar.gzRefbugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=515603Refbugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=525820Refmx.gw.com/pipermail/file/2009/000379.htmlRefsecunia.com/advisories/34881Refwww.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2009:129Refwww.osvdb.org/54100Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/34745Refftp://ftp.astron.com/pub/file/file-5.01.tar.gzRefbugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=515603

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-1515?

CVE-2009-1515 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting christos_zoulas file. It was published on May 4, 2009 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2009-1515?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2009-1515?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from christos_zoulas. Update file 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.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2009-1515?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2009-1515 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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