# CVE-2009-3637: Stack-based buffer overflow in the M\_AddToServerList function in client/menu.c in Red Planet Arena Alien Arena 7.30 allows remote attackers

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2010-01-13 · Updated: 2024-08-07

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in the M_AddToServerList function in client/menu.c in Red Planet Arena Alien Arena 7.30 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a packet with a crafted server description to UDP port 27901 followed by a packet with a long print command.

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## References

- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/507369/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/36782
- http://icculus.org/alienarena/changelogs/7.31.txt
- http://www.ngssoftware.com/advisories/very-high-risk-vulnerability-in-alien-arena-730/
- http://secunia.com/advisories/37118
- http://secunia.com/advisories/37259
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/2997
- http://secunia.com/advisories/37256
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2009-November/msg00179.html
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2009-November/msg00218.html

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