CVE-2009-3861

Name: CVE-2009-3861
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2009-11-04T17:30:00.343+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.73%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2009-3861 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Stack-based buffer overflow in SafeNet SoftRemote 10.8.5 (Build 2) and 10.3.5 (Build 6), and possibly other versions before 10.8.9, allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long string in a (1) TREENAME or (2) GROUPNAME Policy file (spd).. EPSS estimates a 3.73% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in SafeNet SoftRemote 10.8.5 (Build 2) and 10.3.5 (Build 6), and possibly other versions before 10.8.9, allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long string in a (1) TREENAME or (2) GROUPNAME Policy file (spd).

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.73%

88.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Safenet-Inc	Softremote	<= 10.8.8
Safenet-Inc	Softremote	1.7.1
Safenet-Inc	Softremote	1.7.2
Safenet-Inc	Softremote	1.7.7
Safenet-Inc	Softremote	1.8.1
Safenet-Inc	Softremote	1.9.0
Safenet-Inc	Softremote	10.3.5
Safenet-Inc	Softremote	10.7.7
Safenet-Inc	Softremote	10.8.0
Safenet-Inc	Softremote	10.8.1
Safenet-Inc	Softremote	10.8.2
Safenet-Inc	Softremote	10.8.3
Safenet-Inc	Softremote	10.8.4
Safenet-Inc	Softremote	10.8.5
Safenet-Inc	Softremote	10.8.6
Safenet-Inc	Softremote	10.8.7

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/507593/100/0/threaded
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1023117
http://www.senseofsecurity.com.au/advisories/SOS-09-008Vendor Advisory, URL Repurposed
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/3108Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/507593/100/0/threaded
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1023117
http://www.senseofsecurity.com.au/advisories/SOS-09-008Vendor Advisory, URL Repurposed
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/3108Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-3861?

How severe is CVE-2009-3861?

Severity scoring for CVE-2009-3861 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.73% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2009-3861?

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