# CVE-2009-0187: Stack-based buffer overflow in Orbit Downloader 2.8.2 and 2.8.3, and possibly other versions before 2.8.5, allows remote attackers to execut

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Public exploit code: 2 on Exploit-DB, 1 Metasploit module
- Published: 2009-02-26 · Updated: 2024-08-07

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in Orbit Downloader 2.8.2 and 2.8.3, and possibly other versions before 2.8.5, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted HTTP URL with a long host name, which is not properly handled when constructing a "Connecting" log message.

## What to do

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## References

- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/0521
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/33894
- http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2009-9/
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/48932
- http://osvdb.org/52294
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/501220/100/0/threaded
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33843
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/8118
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/16569
- https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/blob/master/modules/exploits/windows/browser/orbit_connecting.rb

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