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CVE-2009-2850

9.3 · HIGH

Multiple buffer overflows in NASA Common Data Format (CDF) allow context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code, as demonstrated using (1) an array index error in the ReadAEDRList64 function…

Published Aug 18, 2009nasa_goddard_space_flight_centerCWE-119EPSS 2.86%

Overview

CVE-2009-2850 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting nasa_goddard_space_flight_center common_data_format. It was published on August 18, 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

Multiple buffer overflows in NASA Common Data Format (CDF) allow context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code, as demonstrated using (1) an array index error in the ReadAEDRList64 function, and other errors in the (2) SearchForRecord_r_64, (3) LastRecord64, (4) CDFsel64, and other unspecified functions.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from nasa_goddard_space_flight_center. Update common_data_format 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

Refcdf.gsfc.nasa.gov/html/CDF_changesnote2.htmlRefcdf.gsfc.nasa.gov/html/CDF_v330.htmlRefwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/08/14/3Refwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/505123/30/0/threadedRefcdf.gsfc.nasa.gov/html/CDF_changesnote2.htmlRefcdf.gsfc.nasa.gov/html/CDF_v330.htmlRefwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/08/14/3Refwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/505123/30/0/threaded

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-2850?

CVE-2009-2850 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting nasa_goddard_space_flight_center common_data_format. It was published on August 18, 2009 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2009-2850?

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-2009-2850?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from nasa_goddard_space_flight_center. Update common_data_format 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-2009-2850?

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