How severe is CVE-2009-0042?

CVE-2009-0042 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2009-0042 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-0042?

CVE-2009-0042 primarily affects Broadcom Anti-spyware. In total, 39 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-0042?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2009-0042 published?

CVE-2009-0042 was published on 2009-01-28 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-0042

CVE-2009-0042 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Broadcom Anti-spyware with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (90th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Broadcom Anti-spyware
Published: 2009-01-28
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in the Arclib library (arclib.dll) before 7.3.0.15 in the CA Anti-Virus engine for CA Anti-Virus for the Enterprise 7.1, r8, and r8.1; Anti-Virus 2007 v8 and 2008; Internet Security Suite 2007 v3 and 2008; and other CA products allow remote attackers to bypass virus detection via a malformed archive file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-0042?: Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in the Arclib library (arclib.dll) before 7.3.0.15 in the CA Anti-Virus engine for CA Anti-Virus for the Enterprise 7.1, r8, and r8.1; Anti-Virus 2007 v8 and 2008; Internet Security Suite 2007 v3 and 2008; and other CA products allow remote attackers to bypass virus detection via a malformed archive file.
How severe is CVE-2009-0042?: CVE-2009-0042 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2009-0042 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-0042?: CVE-2009-0042 primarily affects Broadcom Anti-spyware. In total, 39 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-0042?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2009-0042 published?: CVE-2009-0042 was published on 2009-01-28 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (39)

cpe:2.3:a:broadcom:anti-spyware:2007:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:broadcom:anti-spyware:2008:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:broadcom:anti-spyware_for_the_enterprise:8.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:broadcom:anti-spyware_for_the_enterprise:r8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:broadcom:anti-virus:2007:8:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:broadcom:anti-virus:2008:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:broadcom:anti-virus_for_the_enterprise:7.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:broadcom:anti-virus_for_the_enterprise:8.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:broadcom:anti-virus_for_the_enterprise:r8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:broadcom:anti-virus_sdk:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:broadcom:antivirus_gateway:7.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:broadcom:arcserve_client_agent:-:*:windows:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:broadcom:common_services:11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:broadcom:common_services:11.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:broadcom:etrust_ez_antivirus:r6.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:broadcom:etrust_ez_antivirus:r7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:broadcom:etrust_intrusion_detection:3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:broadcom:etrust_intrusion_detection:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:broadcom:network_and_systems_management:r3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:broadcom:network_and_systems_management:r3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:broadcom:network_and_systems_management:r11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:broadcom:network_and_systems_management:r11.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:broadcom:secure_content_manager:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:broadcom:secure_content_manager:8.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ca:arcserve_backup:r11.1:_nil_:linux:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ca:arcserve_backup:r11.1:_nil_:windows:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ca:arcserve_backup:r11.5_nil_:linux:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ca:arcserve_backup:r11.5_nil_:windows:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ca:arcserve_backup:r12.0_nil_:windows:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ca:etrust_intrusion_detection:2.0:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ca:etrust_intrusion_detection:3.0:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ca:internet_security_suite_2007:3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ca:internet_security_suite_2008:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ca:internet_security_suite_plus_2008:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ca:protection_suites:r2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ca:protection_suites:r3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ca:protection_suites:r3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ca:threat_manager_for_the_enterprise:8.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ca:threat_manager_for_the_enterprise:r8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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