How severe is CVE-2009-0465?

CVE-2009-0465 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2009-0465 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-0465?

CVE-2009-0465 affects Synactis All In The Box.ocx. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-0465?

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-2009-0465 published?

CVE-2009-0465 was published on 2009-02-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-0465

CVE-2009-0465 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Synactis All In The Box.ocx with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-20.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (88th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Synactis All In The Box.ocx
Published: 2009-02-10
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The SaveDoc method in the All_In_The_Box.AllBox ActiveX control in ALL_IN_THE_BOX.OCX in Synactis ALL In-The-Box ActiveX 3 allows remote attackers to create and overwrite arbitrary files via an argument ending in a '\0' character, which bypasses the intended .box filename extension, as demonstrated by a C:\boot.ini\0 argument.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-0465?: The SaveDoc method in the All_In_The_Box.AllBox ActiveX control in ALL_IN_THE_BOX.OCX in Synactis ALL In-The-Box ActiveX 3 allows remote attackers to create and overwrite arbitrary files via an argument ending in a '\0' character, which bypasses the intended .box filename extension, as demonstrated by a C:\boot.ini\0 argument.
How severe is CVE-2009-0465?: CVE-2009-0465 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2009-0465 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-0465?: CVE-2009-0465 affects Synactis All In The Box.ocx. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-0465?: 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-2009-0465 published?: CVE-2009-0465 was published on 2009-02-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:synactis:all_in_the_box.ocx:3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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