CVE-2009-3050 describes a critical buffer overflow vulnerability in HTMLDOC versions 1.8.27 and earlier, specifically within the set_page_size function in util.cxx. This flaw allows unauthenticated, remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by supplying a crafted, long MEDIA SIZE comment. With a CVSS score of 10.0, this vulnerability presents a severe risk, enabling complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Despite its high severity, there is no evidence of active exploitation, publicly available exploit code, or significant community discussion surrounding this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 1.8.27CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:htmldoc:htmldoc:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
1.8.24CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:htmldoc:htmldoc:1.8.24:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
1.8.25CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:htmldoc:htmldoc:1.8.25:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
1.8.26CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:htmldoc:htmldoc:1.8.26:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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