Orbitdownloader Orbit Downloader up to 2.8.2 memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Orbitdownloader Orbit Downloader up to 2.8.2. Affected is an unknown function of the component Downloader. Performing a manipulation results in memory corruption. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2009-0187. Furthermore, an exploit is available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Orbitdownloader Orbit Downloader up to 2.8.2. It has been classified as very critical. This affects some unknown processing of the component Downloader. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

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.

The weakness was published 02/25/2009 by Stefan Cornelius (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at vupen.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2009-0187 since 01/20/2009. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 11/16/2025).

The exploit is shared for download at securityfocus.com. It is declared as highly functional. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 121543 (Orbit Downloader 'Connecting' Log Message Creation Remote Buffer Overflow Vulnerability).

Upgrading to version 2.8.3 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability. Furthermore it is possible to detect and prevent this kind of attack with TippingPoint and the filter 8615.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (48932), Exploit-DB (16569), SecurityFocus (BID 33894†), OSVDB (52294†) and Secunia (SA33843†). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 10.0
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 9.5

VulDB Base Score: 10.0
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Access: Public
Status: Highly functional
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OpenVAS ID: 64168
OpenVAS Name: Ubuntu USN-723-1 (git-core)
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Saint ID: exploit_info/orbit_downloader_connecting_log
Saint Name: Orbit Downloader Connecting log message buffer overflow

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MetaSploit ID: orbit_connecting.rb
MetaSploit Name: Orbit Downloader Connecting Log Creation Buffer Overflow
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Orbit Downloader 2.8.3
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Timelineinfo

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02/03/2009 +14 days 🔍
02/25/2009 +22 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: vupen.com⛔
Researcher: Stefan Cornelius
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2009-0187 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2009-0187
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-46815
X-Force: 48932
SecurityFocus: 33894 - Orbit Downloader 'Connecting' Log Message Creation Remote Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
Secunia: 33843 - Orbit Downloader Long URL Parsing Buffer Overflow, Highly Critical
OSVDB: 52294 - Orbit Downloader Crafted URL Handling Overflow
Vulnerability Center: 31595 - Orbit Downloader before 2.8.5 Stack-Based Buffer Overflow Allows Remote Code Execution, Medium
Vupen: ADV-2009-0521

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 03/17/2015 16:11
Updated: 11/16/2025 20:53
Changes: 03/17/2015 16:11 (72), 03/23/2017 07:41 (16), 05/17/2025 20:16 (19), 11/16/2025 20:53 (1)
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Cache ID: 216:C1A:103

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