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

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CVE-2009-0659 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) 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 allows remote attackers to have an unknown impact via a STATS line with a long email field. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.

Why this priority

EPSS top 6%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.0 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	6.6% (top 6%)
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 19:30 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:05 UTCUpdated Record last modified

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Affected: 3.1.7

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.1.7

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.1.7 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison tptest sudo apt install tptest=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.1.7> sudo apt-mark hold tptest

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list tptest sudo dnf downgrade tptest-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.1.7> sudo dnf versionlock add tptest

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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-2009-0659?

tptest: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2009-0659 being exploited?

CVE-2009-0659 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-2009-0659 affect?

CVE-2009-0659 affects tptest. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). Stack-based buffer overflow in the GetStatsFromLine function in TPTEST 3.1.7 allows remote attackers to have an unknown impact via a STATS line with a long email field. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are o

How urgent is CVE-2009-0659?

Priority 46/100. EPSS top 6%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

Related CVEs

CVE-2009-0650 HIGH 10.0 UPGRADE Stack-based buffer overflow in the GetStatsFromLine function in TPTEST 3.1.7 and earlier, and possibly 5.02, a

References

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