CVE-2009-4501
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CVE-2009-4501 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The zbx_get_next_field function in libs/zbxcommon/str.c in Zabbix Server before 1.6.8 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a request that lacks expected separators, which triggers a NULL pointer dereference, as demonstrated using the Command keyword.. EPSS estimates a 8.53% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The zbx_get_next_field function in libs/zbxcommon/str.c in Zabbix Server before 1.6.8 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a request that lacks expected separators, which triggers a NULL pointer dereference, as demonstrated using the Command keyword.
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Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Zabbix | Zabbix | <= 1.6.7 |
| Zabbix | Zabbix | 1.1.2 |
| Zabbix | Zabbix | 1.1.3 |
| Zabbix | Zabbix | 1.1.4 |
| Zabbix | Zabbix | 1.1.5 |
| Zabbix | Zabbix | 1.4.2 |
| Zabbix | Zabbix | 1.4.3 |
| Zabbix | Zabbix | 1.4.4 |
| Zabbix | Zabbix | 1.4.6 |
| Zabbix | Zabbix | 1.6.6 |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/37740Vendor Advisory
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/3514Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/37740Vendor Advisory
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/3514Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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