CVE-2009-3573

CVE-2009-3573 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Emc Captiva Pixtools Distributed Imaging 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.

Key facts

Description

Multiple insecure method vulnerabilities in the PDIControl.PDI.1 ActiveX control (PDIControl.dll) 2.2.3160.0 in EMC Captiva PixTools Distributed Imaging 2.2 allow remote attackers to create or overwrite arbitrary files via the (1) SetLogFileName and (2) WriteToLog methods.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-3573?
Multiple insecure method vulnerabilities in the PDIControl.PDI.1 ActiveX control (PDIControl.dll) 2.2.3160.0 in EMC Captiva PixTools Distributed Imaging 2.2 allow remote attackers to create or overwrite arbitrary files via the (1) SetLogFileName and (2) WriteToLog methods.
How severe is CVE-2009-3573?
CVE-2009-3573 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2009-3573 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-2009-3573?
CVE-2009-3573 affects Emc Captiva Pixtools Distributed Imaging. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-3573?
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-2009-3573 published?
CVE-2009-3573 was published on 2009-10-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)