CVE-2009-2570
CVE-2009-2570 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Symantec Winfax Pro with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 12% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 12% (96th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Symantec Winfax Pro
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in the Symantec.FaxViewerControl.1 ActiveX control in WinFax\DCCFAXVW.DLL in Symantec WinFax Pro 10.03 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long argument to the AppendFax method.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2009-2570?
- Stack-based buffer overflow in the Symantec.FaxViewerControl.1 ActiveX control in WinFax\DCCFAXVW.DLL in Symantec WinFax Pro 10.03 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long argument to the AppendFax method.
- How severe is CVE-2009-2570?
- CVE-2009-2570 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
- Is CVE-2009-2570 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 12% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2009-2570?
- CVE-2009-2570 affects Symantec Winfax Pro. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2009-2570?
- 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-2009-2570 published?
- CVE-2009-2570 was published on 2009-07-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://osvdb.org/54137
- http://retrogod.altervista.org/9sg_symantec_win_fuck_pro.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34925
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/503074/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/503086/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/503163/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/34766
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1022147
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1221
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2010/ms10-008
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:symantec:winfax_pro:10.03:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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