How severe is CVE-2009-1057?

CVE-2009-1057 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2009-1057 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-1057?

CVE-2009-1057 affects Microsmarts Zipitfast!. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-1057?

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-2009-1057 published?

CVE-2009-1057 was published on 2009-03-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-1057

CVE-2009-1057 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Microsmarts Zipitfast! 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 7% (93rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Microsmarts Zipitfast!
Published: 2009-03-24
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

MicroSmarts Enterprise ZipItFast! 3.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted .zip file that triggers memory corruption, related to a "format string buffer overflow." NOTE: CVE has not investigated whether the specified file.zip file can be used for exploitation of this product.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-1057?: MicroSmarts Enterprise ZipItFast! 3.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted .zip file that triggers memory corruption, related to a "format string buffer overflow." NOTE: CVE has not investigated whether the specified file.zip file can be used for exploitation of this product.
How severe is CVE-2009-1057?: CVE-2009-1057 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2009-1057 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-1057?: CVE-2009-1057 affects Microsmarts Zipitfast!. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-1057?: 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-2009-1057 published?: CVE-2009-1057 was published on 2009-03-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:microsmarts:zipitfast\!:3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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