CVE-2009-2905: Software Security Vulnerability Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-fgx4-56q6-xxw8
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CWE-119
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2009-2905 is a MODERATE security vulnerability vulnerability (CWE-119: Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer) affecting Software libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The weakness occurs when the product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it reads from or writes to a memory location outside the buffer's intended boundary. this may result in read or write operations on unexpected memory locations that could be linked to other variables, data structures, or internal program data.. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2009-2905 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2009-2905
GHSA Identifier GHSA-fgx4-56q6-xxw8
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-119: Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer
Affected Product Software
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2009-2905

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Software dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

mvn dependency:tree

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2009-2905, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Software in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than the patched release), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree command inspects the resolved dependency graph declared in your project's POM files; it does not perform automated security scanning or inspect runtime dynamic classpaths. Always verify runtime container classpaths and shaded JARs.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-119: Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer, where the product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it reads from or writes to a memory location outside the buffer's intended boundary. this may result in read or write operations on unexpected memory locations that could be linked to other variables, data structures, or internal program data. In Software, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

Heap-based buffer overflow in textbox.c in newt 0.51.5, 0.51.6, and 0.52.2 allows local users to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a request to display a crafted text dialog box.

References

Software Security Information SECURITY
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-10/msg00004.html
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://lists.vmware.com/pipermail/security-announce/2010/000082.html
secunia.com/advisories/38794 WEB
http://secunia.com/advisories/38794
secunia.com/advisories/38833 WEB
http://secunia.com/advisories/38833
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://security.debian.org/pool/updates/main/n/newt/newt_0.52.2-10+etch1.diff.gz
support.avaya.com/css/p8/documents/10... WEB
http://support.avaya.com/css/P8/documents/100067251
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://www.debian.org/security/2009/dsa-1894
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/36515
www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-837-1 WEB
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-837-1
www.vupen.com/english/advisories/... WEB
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/0528
NVD — CVE-2009-2905 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2009-2905
bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi WEB
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=523955
Software Security Information SECURITY
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A8556
Software Security Information SECURITY
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A9664
rhn.redhat.com/errata/rhsa-2009-14... WEB
https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2009-1463.html
kb.juniper.net/infocenter/index WEB
http://kb.juniper.net/InfoCenter/index?page=content&id=JSA10705
secunia.com/advisories/37922 WEB
http://secunia.com/advisories/37922

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-2905?
CVE-2009-2905 is a security vulnerability in Software classified as a security vulnerability vulnerability under CWE-119: Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer.
Which Software versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches.
What version fixes CVE-2009-2905?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2009-2905?
CVE-2009-2905 is classified under CWE-119: Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer (The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it reads from or writes to a memory location outside the buffer's intended boundary. This may result in read or write operations on unexpected memory locations that could be linked to other variables, data structures, or internal program data.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2009-2905?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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