Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in the cache manager in the client in OpenAFS 1.0 through 1.4.8 and 1.5.0 through 1.5.58 on Unix platforms allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (system crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via an RX response containing more data than specified in a request, related to use of XDR arrays.
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Remediation
No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.
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Tracking
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Advisories
| Source | ID | Title |
|---|---|---|
Debian DSA |
DSA-1768-1 | New openafs packages potential code execution |
References
History
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Status: PUBLISHED
Assigner: mitre
Published:
Updated: 2024-08-07T05:04:49.383Z
Reserved: 2009-04-06T00:00:00.000Z
Link: CVE-2009-1251
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Status : Modified
Published: 2009-04-09T00:30:00.327
Modified: 2026-04-23T00:35:47.467
Link: CVE-2009-1251
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OpenCVE Enrichment
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Weaknesses
Debian DSA