CVE-2009-0187

Name: CVE-2009-0187
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2009-02-26T16:17:19.827+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 39.98%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2009-0187 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.. EPSS estimates a 39.98% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

39.98%

98.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Orbitdownloader	Orbit Downloader	2.8.2
Orbitdownloader	Orbit Downloader	2.8.3
Orbitdownloader	Orbit Downloader	2.8.4

References

http://osvdb.org/52294
http://secunia.com/advisories/33843Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2009-9/Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/501220/100/0/threaded
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/33894Patch
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/0521Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/48932
http://osvdb.org/52294
http://secunia.com/advisories/33843Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2009-9/Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/501220/100/0/threaded
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/33894Patch
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/0521Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/48932

Timeline

Published: Feb 26, 2009
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-0187?

How severe is CVE-2009-0187?

Severity scoring for CVE-2009-0187 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 39.98% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2009-0187?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST