How severe is CVE-2009-1515?

CVE-2009-1515 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2009-1515 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-2009-1515?

CVE-2009-1515 affects Christos Zoulas File. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-1515?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2009-1515 published?

CVE-2009-1515 was published on 2009-05-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-1515

CVE-2009-1515 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Christos Zoulas File with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. 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: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (88th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Christos Zoulas File
Published: 2009-05-04
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in the cdf_read_sat function in src/cdf.c in Christos Zoulas file 5.00 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted compound document file, as demonstrated by a .msi, .doc, or .mpp file. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-1515?: Heap-based buffer overflow in the cdf_read_sat function in src/cdf.c in Christos Zoulas file 5.00 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted compound document file, as demonstrated by a .msi, .doc, or .mpp file. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
How severe is CVE-2009-1515?: CVE-2009-1515 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2009-1515 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-2009-1515?: CVE-2009-1515 affects Christos Zoulas File. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-1515?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2009-1515 published?: CVE-2009-1515 was published on 2009-05-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:christos_zoulas:file:5.00:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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