CVE-2009-3637
CWE-119Published: January 13, 2010· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
Official 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.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2009-3637 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-119): Buffer overflow vulnerabilities can lead to arbitrary code execution or denial of service by corrupting adjacent memory.
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2009-3637 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts