CVE-2009-3708 describes a stack-based buffer overflow in Konae Technologies Alleycode HTML Editor 2.21's Meta Content Optimizer. This vulnerability allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by injecting an overly long string into either the description or keyword META tags. It carries a critical CVSS score of 9.3, indicating a network-based attack with medium complexity, leading to complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While not listed in CISA's KEV catalog, exploit code is publicly available on ExploitDB, and the CVE has garnered significant community discussion, suggesting awareness among researchers and potential attackers.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
2.21CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:konae:alleycode_html_editor:2.21:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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