How severe is CVE-2009-1566?

CVE-2009-1566 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2009-1566 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-2009-1566?

CVE-2009-1566 primarily affects Roxio Creator. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-1566?

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-2009-1566 published?

CVE-2009-1566 was published on 2009-12-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-1566

CVE-2009-1566 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Roxio Creator 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-189.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 7% (93rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-189
Affected product: Roxio Creator
Published: 2009-12-03
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Integer overflow in Roxio Easy Media Creator 9.0.136, and Roxio Creator 2010 before SP1, might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an image with crafted dimensions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-1566?: Integer overflow in Roxio Easy Media Creator 9.0.136, and Roxio Creator 2010 before SP1, might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an image with crafted dimensions.
How severe is CVE-2009-1566?: CVE-2009-1566 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2009-1566 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-2009-1566?: CVE-2009-1566 primarily affects Roxio Creator. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-1566?: 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-2009-1566 published?: CVE-2009-1566 was published on 2009-12-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:roxio:creator:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:roxio:easy_media_creator:9.0.136:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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