CVE-2009-1943

Stack-based buffer overflow in the IKE service (ireIke.exe) in SafeNet SoftRemote before 10.8.6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long…

published June 5, 2009

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High probability of exploitation

NVD has not assigned a CVSS score to this record. It sits in the 99.4th percentile for exploit probability.

CVSS
—
EPSS
72%
Percentile
99.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A single long request could turn your IKE service into an open door! This stack-based buffer overflow in SafeNet SoftRemote is a sneaky vulnerability just waiting for a chance to be exploited! 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant that fills an order without checking the limits of its kitchen space — too many ingredients and BOOM! You've got a kitchen disaster. Here, an attacker can send an oversized request that spills over and causes chaos in the system. If exploited, attackers could execute arbitrary code on your device, potentially leading to unauthorized access or control over the system. Imagine someone taking over your kitchen and cooking up trouble with your supplies!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant that fills an order without checking the limits of its kitchen space — too many ingredients and BOOM! You've got a kitchen disaster. Here, an attacker can send an oversized request that spills over and causes chaos in the system. This vulnerability in the IKE service (ireIke.exe) allows remote attackers to exploit a stack-based buffer overflow by sending excessively long requests to UDP port 62514, leading to potential arbitrary code execution.

What to do

If exploited, attackers could execute arbitrary code on your device, potentially leading to unauthorized access or control over the system. Imagine someone taking over your kitchen and cooking up trouble with your supplies! To mitigate this risk, upgrade to SafeNet SoftRemote version 10.8.6 or later. Consider implementing strict input validation and monitoring network traffic for suspicious requests to enhance your defenses. You've got this! Stay ahead of the curve by patching up and securing your systems! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.72210 · 99.4th percentile
Published
2009-06-05T21:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 05 JUN 21:00Z
    Stack-based buffer overflow in the IKE service (ireIke.exe) in SafeNet SoftRemote before 10.8.6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long…
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