Konae Alleycode HTML Editor 2.21 memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as critical has been found in Konae Alleycode HTML Editor 2.21. This impacts an unknown function of the component HTML Editor. The manipulation results in memory corruption. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2009-3708. Additionally, an exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as very critical, was found in Konae Alleycode HTML Editor 2.21. Affected is an unknown part of the component HTML Editor. 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. CVE summarizes:

Stack-based buffer overflow in the Meta Content Optimizer in Konae Technologies Alleycode HTML Editor 2.21 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long value in a (1) description or (2) keyword META tag. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.

The weakness was released 10/05/2009 (Website). The advisory is available at secunia.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2009-3708 since 10/16/2009. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 10/20/2025).

The exploit is shared for download at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Exploit-DB (9991), OSVDB (58649†) and Secunia (SA36940†). Entry connected to this vulnerability is available at VDB-50467. If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 9.1

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: Proof-of-Concept
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OpenVAS ID: 801127
OpenVAS Name: Alleycode HTML Editor Buffer Overflow Vulnerabilities
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Countermeasuresinfo

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Timelineinfo

10/05/2009 🔍
10/07/2009 +2 days 🔍
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10/16/2009 +8 days 🔍
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03/18/2015 +1979 days 🔍
10/20/2025 +3868 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: secunia.com⛔
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2009-3708 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2009-3708
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-50466
Secunia: 36940 - Alleycode HTML Editor Optimizer Multiple Buffer Overflows, Moderately Critical
OSVDB: 58649 - Alleycode HTML Editor Meta Content Optimizer Multiple HTML Tag Handling Overflows

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

Created: 03/18/2015 15:15
Updated: 10/20/2025 01:33
Changes: 03/18/2015 15:15 (51), 12/21/2017 10:31 (7), 10/20/2025 01:33 (26)
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Cache ID: 216:158:103

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