CVE-2009-1577 describes multiple stack-based buffer overflows in the putstring function of Cscope versions prior to 15.6. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by crafting a source-code file with an excessively long function name or symbol. With a CVSS score of 9.3, it is a critical vulnerability, requiring medium attack complexity but leading to complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Despite its severity, there is no evidence of active exploitation, publicly available exploit code, or significant community discussion or media coverage.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 15.5CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:cscope:cscope:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
13.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:cscope:cscope:13.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
15.0bl2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:cscope:cscope:15.0bl2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
15.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:cscope:cscope:15.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
15.3CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:cscope:cscope:15.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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No media coverage found for this CVE.
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