CVE-2009-0187
CVE-2009-0187 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Orbitdownloader Orbit Downloader with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 40% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 40% (98th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Orbitdownloader Orbit Downloader
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in Orbit Downloader 2.8.2 and 2.8.3, and possibly other versions before 2.8.5, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted HTTP URL with a long host name, which is not properly handled when constructing a "Connecting" log message.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2009-0187?
- Stack-based buffer overflow in Orbit Downloader 2.8.2 and 2.8.3, and possibly other versions before 2.8.5, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted HTTP URL with a long host name, which is not properly handled when constructing a "Connecting" log message.
- How severe is CVE-2009-0187?
- CVE-2009-0187 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
- Is CVE-2009-0187 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 40% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2009-0187?
- CVE-2009-0187 primarily affects Orbitdownloader Orbit Downloader. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2009-0187?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2009-0187 published?
- CVE-2009-0187 was published on 2009-02-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://osvdb.org/52294
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33843
- http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2009-9/
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/501220/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/33894
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/0521
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/48932
Affected products (3)
- cpe:2.3:a:orbitdownloader:orbit_downloader:2.8.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:orbitdownloader:orbit_downloader:2.8.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:orbitdownloader:orbit_downloader:2.8.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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