CVE-2009-0668: ZODB3 Zope Object Database (ZODB) Vulnerable Vulnerability

CRITICAL
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-4x83-5gw5-q346
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CVSS 9.8
CWE-94
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2009-0668 is a CRITICAL (CVSS 9.8) zope object database (zodb) vulnerable vulnerability (CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')) affecting ZODB3 libraries in the PyPI ecosystem. The issue involves zope object database (zodb) vulnerable to arbitrary python code execution in zeo storage servers. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 3.8.2.

CVE-2009-0668 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2009-0668
GHSA Identifier GHSA-4x83-5gw5-q346
Severity CRITICAL
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 9.8
CWE Classification CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')
Affected Product ZODB3
Package Ecosystem PyPI
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 9.8

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required None (PR:N)
User Interaction None (UI:N)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality High (C:H)
Integrity High (I:H)
Availability High (A:H)

How to Fix CVE-2009-0668

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected ZODB3 dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

ZODB3 fixed: 3.8.2 
pip install ZODB3>=3.8.2
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

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

pip show ZODB3

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Python environment is affected by CVE-2009-0668, inspect your installed packages using pip:

pip show ZODB3

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of ZODB3 in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 3.8.2), your application is affected.

Note: The pip show ZODB3 command checks currently installed packages in your active Python environment.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection'), where the product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment. In ZODB3, 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

Unspecified vulnerability in Zope Object Database (ZODB) before 3.8.2, when certain Zope Enterprise Objects (ZEO) database sharing is enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary Python code via vectors involving the ZEO network protocol.

CVE-2009-0668 Affected ZODB3 Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
3.8.2
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
ZODB3
pypi/ZODB3
PyPI
< 3.8.2
3.8.2

References

NVD — CVE-2009-0668 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2009-0668
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/523... WEB
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/52377
ZODB3 Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/pypa/advisory-database/tree/main/vulns/zodb3/PYSEC-2009-8.yaml
ZODB3 Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/zopefoundation/ZODB3
web.archive.org/web/20151023102330/... WEB
https://web.archive.org/web/20151023102330/http://secunia.com/advisories/36204
web.archive.org/web/20151023102336/... WEB
https://web.archive.org/web/20151023102336/http://secunia.com/advisories/36205
ZODB3 Security Information SECURITY
https://web.archive.org/web/20200229152709/http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/35987
mail.zope.org/pipermail/zope-anno... WEB
http://mail.zope.org/pipermail/zope-announce/2009-August/002220.html
pypi.python.org/pypi/zodb3/3.8.2 WEB
http://pypi.python.org/pypi/ZODB3/3.8.2#whats-new-in-zodb-3-8-2

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-0668?
CVE-2009-0668 is a security vulnerability in ZODB3 involving Zope Object Database (ZODB) vulnerable to arbitrary Python code execution in ZEO storage servers under CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection').
Which ZODB3 versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 3.8.2 across affected packages: ZODB3.
What version fixes CVE-2009-0668?
Upgrading to 3.8.2 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is ZODB3 affected?
Yes, ZODB3 is affected in releases prior to 3.8.2. Upgrade your dependency to 3.8.2 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2009-0668?
CVE-2009-0668 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2009-0668?
CVE-2009-0668 is classified under CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') (The product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment.).
How can I check PyPI dependencies for CVE-2009-0668?
Run the dependency tree command: 'pip show ZODB3'. 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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