CVE-2009-1915

Public Exploit

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in the URL Search Hook (ICQToolBar.dll) in ICQ 6.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (persistent crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via an Internet shortcut .URL file containing a long URL parameter, which triggers a crash when browsing a folder that contains this file.

Category

4.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 8.31% Top 10%
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2009-1915?
CVE-2009-1915 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2009-1915?
To fix CVE-2009-1915, 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-2009-1915 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2009-1915 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~8% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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