CVE-2009-1740
CVE-2009-1740 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Dlink Mpeg4 Viewer Activex Control 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-119.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 6% (92nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Dlink Mpeg4 Viewer Activex Control
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Multiple heap-based buffer overflows in the D-Link MPEG4 Viewer ActiveX Control (csviewer.ocx) 2.11.918.2006 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long argument to the (1) SetFilePath and (2) SetClientCookie methods. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2009-1740?
- Multiple heap-based buffer overflows in the D-Link MPEG4 Viewer ActiveX Control (csviewer.ocx) 2.11.918.2006 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long argument to the (1) SetFilePath and (2) SetClientCookie methods. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.
- How severe is CVE-2009-1740?
- CVE-2009-1740 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
- Is CVE-2009-1740 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2009-1740?
- CVE-2009-1740 affects Dlink Mpeg4 Viewer Activex Control. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2009-1740?
- 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-2009-1740 published?
- CVE-2009-1740 was published on 2009-05-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://osvdb.org/54458
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35066
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/34990
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/50556
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:dlink:mpeg4_viewer_activex_control:2.11.918.2006:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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