CVE-2009-0650: Stack-based buffer overflow in the GetStatsFromLine function in TPTEST 3.1.7 and earlier, and possibly 5.02, a

Q: How do I fix CVE-2009-0650?

tptest: upgrade to newer than 3.1.7. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2009-0650 being exploited?

CVE-2009-0650 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2009-0650 affect?

CVE-2009-0650 affects tptest. Severity is high (CVSS 10.0). Stack-based buffer overflow in the GetStatsFromLine function in TPTEST 3.1.7 and earlier, and possibly 5.02, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a STATS line with

Q: How urgent is CVE-2009-0650?

Priority 64/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 4%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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HIGH 10.0UPGRADE

CVE-2009-0650 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 10.0) affecting tptest. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Stack-based buffer overflow in the GetStatsFromLine function in TPTEST 3.1.7 and earlier, and possibly 5.02, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a STATS line with a long pwd field. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

Why this priority

Critical severity
EPSS top 4%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	10.0 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	12.8% (top 4%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-119
Published	2009-02-20
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: tptest

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2009-02-20 18:30 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:05 UTCUpdated Record last modified

tptest tptest UPGRADE

Affected: <= 3.1.7 · 5.0.2

Fixed in: newer than 3.1.7

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy tptest || rpm -q tptest || tptest --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 3.1.7 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade tptest

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade tptest

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: TPTEST 3.1.7 - Stack Buffer Overflow (PoC)

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2009-0650?

tptest: upgrade to newer than 3.1.7. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2009-0650 being exploited?

CVE-2009-0650 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2009-0650 affect?

CVE-2009-0650 affects tptest. Severity is high (CVSS 10.0). Stack-based buffer overflow in the GetStatsFromLine function in TPTEST 3.1.7 and earlier, and possibly 5.02, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a STATS line with

How urgent is CVE-2009-0650?

Priority 64/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 4%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

Related CVEs

CVE-2009-0659 MEDIUM 5.0 DOWNGRADE Stack-based buffer overflow in the GetStatsFromLine function in TPTEST 3.1.7 allows remote attackers to have a

References

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