CVE-2009-0241: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2009-0241: Stack-based buffer overflow in the process_path function in gmetad/server.c in Ganglia 3.1.1 allows remote...

Stack-based buffer overflow in the process_path function in gmetad/server.c in Ganglia 3.1.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a request to the gmetad service with a long pathname.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 04:24 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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CVE-2009-0241 is a remote crash risk in Ganglia gmetad 3.1.1. A long pathname sent to the gmetad service can trigger a stack-based buffer overflow and cause denial of service. Sources do not show confirmed active exploitation. Exposure is most likely where Ganglia gmetad 3.1.1 is deployed and its service is reachable from untrusted networks. Internet exposure would raise urgency, but the source bundle does not quantify prevalence. Treat this as a targeted availability risk for legacy monitoring infrastructure. Prioritize exposed or business-critical gmetad systems, especially where monitoring outages would impair incident response or operations. Mitigation focus: Apply Ganglia or distribution vendor updates referenced by Gentoo, SUSE, or upstream guidance.; Restrict gmetad access to trusted monitoring hosts and management networks.; Remove or isolate unsupported Ganglia 3.1.1 deployments where updates are unavailable..

Prepared: Jun 28, 2026, 11:41 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Jan 21, 2009, 11:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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