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CVE-2009-3663

10.0 · HIGH

Format string vulnerability in the h_readrequest function in http.c in httpdx Web Server 1.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or execute arbitrary code via format string…

Published Oct 11, 2009jasperCWE-134EPSS 14.63%

Overview

CVE-2009-3663 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting jasper httpdx. It was published on October 11, 2009 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Format string vulnerability in the h_readrequest function in http.c in httpdx Web Server 1.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in the Host header.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from jasper. Update httpdx 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

Refhttpdx.sourceforge.net/downloads/changelog.logRefosvdb.org/58129Refsecunia.com/advisories/36734Refwww.exploit-db.com/exploits/9657Refwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/2654Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/53205Refhttpdx.sourceforge.net/downloads/changelog.logRefosvdb.org/58129Refsecunia.com/advisories/36734Refwww.exploit-db.com/exploits/9657

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-3663?

CVE-2009-3663 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting jasper httpdx. It was published on October 11, 2009 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2009-3663?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, 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-2009-3663?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from jasper. Update httpdx 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-2009-3663?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2009-3663 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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