CVE-2009-3617: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2009-3617: Format string vulnerability in the AbstractCommand::onAbort function in src/AbstractCommand.cc in aria2 bef...

Format string vulnerability in the AbstractCommand::onAbort function in src/AbstractCommand.cc in aria2 before 1.6.2, when logging is enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via format string specifiers in a download URI. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 06:31 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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CVE-2009-3617 affects aria2 before 1.6.2. If logging is enabled, a malicious download URI can trigger a format string flaw, potentially crashing the application or enabling arbitrary code execution. The business risk is highest where aria2 processes untrusted URLs in automated download workflows. Exposure is likely limited to systems running aria2 versions before 1.6.2 with logging enabled, especially where URLs are supplied by users, partners, feeds, scripts, or other untrusted sources. Treat as a high-priority legacy exposure if aria2 is present in automated download paths. The vulnerability is old, but possible code execution and remote input make stale deployments worth removing quickly. Mitigation focus: Upgrade aria2 to version 1.6.2 or later from a trusted vendor package.; Prioritize systems where aria2 handles untrusted or externally supplied download URIs.; If upgrade is delayed, disable aria2 logging where operationally acceptable..

Prepared: Jun 28, 2026, 18:15 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Oct 20, 2009, 17:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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https://fedorahosted.org/rel-eng/ticket/2495CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=529342CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM

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