# CVE-2009-0757: Multiple buffer overflows in GNU MPFR 2.4.0 allow context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via the (1) mpfr\_snprintf

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2009-03-03 · Updated: 2024-08-07

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Multiple buffer overflows in GNU MPFR 2.4.0 allow context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via the (1) mpfr_snprintf and (2) mpfr_vsnprintf functions.

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## References

- http://secunia.com/advisories/34204
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-772-1
- http://mpfr.loria.fr/mpfr-2.4.1/
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/33945
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/03/02/4
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35028

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