CVE-2009-0947

Multiple integer overflows in the (1) cdf_read_property_info and (2) cdf_read_sat functions in file before 5.02

published June 2, 2021

CVSS
—
EPSS
1%
Percentile
66.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ Watch out for sneaky integer overflows! CVE-2009-0947 hides in file versions before 5.02, where a little miscalculation can lead to big headaches! Think of it like a coffee shop that accidentally overfills your cup. Just a little too much coffee can cause it to spill everywhere — that's similar to how these overflows can mess with the program's memory management, causing chaos! If exploited, these integer overflows can lead to unexpected behaviors, possibly crashing the application or even allowing for more severe vulnerabilities down the line. While it hasn't been widely exploited, the potential for problems is definitely there!

Put simply

Think of it like a coffee shop that accidentally overfills your cup. Just a little too much coffee can cause it to spill everywhere — that's similar to how these overflows can mess with the program's memory management, causing chaos! The vulnerability arises from integer overflows in the `cdf_read_property_info` and `cdf_read_sat` functions, which fail to properly validate input sizes, leading to potential memory corruption issues.

What to do

If exploited, these integer overflows can lead to unexpected behaviors, possibly crashing the application or even allowing for more severe vulnerabilities down the line. While it hasn't been widely exploited, the potential for problems is definitely there! To safeguard your systems, upgrade to version 5.02 or later to patch this vulnerability. Additionally, conduct a thorough review of your software to ensure no outdated versions linger. This is fixable! Stay proactive, update those versions, and keep your applications safe! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01140 · 66.4th percentile
Published
2021-06-02T15:58Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 02 JUN 15:58Z
    Multiple integer overflows in the (1) cdf_read_property_info and (2) cdf_read_sat functions in file before 5.02
    cvelistv5