CVE-2009-3859

Name: CVE-2009-3859
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2009-11-04T17:30:00.297+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 11.63%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2009-3859 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Buffer overflow in eEye Retina WiFi Scanner 1.0.8.68, as used in Retina Network Security Scanner 5.10.14, allows user-assisted remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or execute arbitrary code via a .rws file with a long RWS010 entry.. EPSS estimates a 11.63% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Buffer overflow in eEye Retina WiFi Scanner 1.0.8.68, as used in Retina Network Security Scanner 5.10.14, allows user-assisted remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or execute arbitrary code via a .rws file with a long RWS010 entry.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

11.63%

95.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Eeye	Retina Wifi Scanner	1.0.8.68
Eeye	Retina Network Security Scanner	5.10.14

References

http://osvdb.org/55744
http://research.eeye.com/html/advisories/published/AD20090710.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/35786Vendor Advisory
http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/9114
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/35624Vendor Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1022534
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1862Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/51625
http://osvdb.org/55744
http://research.eeye.com/html/advisories/published/AD20090710.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/35786Vendor Advisory
http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/9114
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/35624Vendor Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1022534
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1862Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/51625

Timeline

Published: Nov 4, 2009
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-3859?

How severe is CVE-2009-3859?

Severity scoring for CVE-2009-3859 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 11.63% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2009-3859?

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