CVE-2009-0254

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in easyHDR PRO 1.60.2 allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via an invalid Flexible Image Transport System (FITS) file. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

Category

9.3
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 1.43% Top 25%
Vendor Advisory easyhdr.com Vendor Advisory secunia.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/0190 vdb entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/33363 vdb entry
http://easyhdr.com/version.php vendor advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/33468 third party advisory vendor advisory
http://osvdb.org/51608 vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2009-0254?
CVE-2009-0254 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2009-0254?
To fix CVE-2009-0254, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2009-0254 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2009-0254 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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