CVE-2009-1353: Buffer overflow in the http_parse_hex function in libz/misc.c in Zervit Webserver 0.02 allows remote attackers

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MEDIUM 5.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2009-1353 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting zervit. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Buffer overflow in the http_parse_hex function in libz/misc.c in Zervit Webserver 0.02 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) via a long URI, related to http.c.

Why this priority

EPSS top 5%: 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	7.8% (top 5%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-119
Published	2009-04-21
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: sebastian fernandez

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2009-04-21 16:24 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:07 UTCUpdated Record last modified

sebastian fernandez zervit DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.02

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.02

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.02 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison zervit sudo apt install zervit=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.02> sudo apt-mark hold zervit

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

dnf --showduplicates list zervit sudo dnf downgrade zervit-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.02> sudo dnf versionlock add zervit

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: Zervit Web Server 0.02 - Remote 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-2009-1353?

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

Is CVE-2009-1353 being exploited?

CVE-2009-1353 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-2009-1353 affect?

CVE-2009-1353 affects zervit. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). Buffer overflow in the http_parse_hex function in libz/misc.c in Zervit Webserver 0.02 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) via a long URI, related to http.c.

How urgent is CVE-2009-1353?

Priority 46/100. EPSS top 5%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

References

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