CVE-2009-3576
CVE-2009-3576 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Autodesk Autodesk Softimage 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-94.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (86th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-94
- Affected product: Autodesk Autodesk Softimage
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Description
Autodesk Softimage 7.x and Softimage XSI 6.x allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript code via a scene package containing a Scene Table of Contents (aka .scntoc) file with a Script_Content element, as demonstrated by code that loads the WScript.Shell ActiveX control.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2009-3576?
- Autodesk Softimage 7.x and Softimage XSI 6.x allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript code via a scene package containing a Scene Table of Contents (aka .scntoc) file with a Script_Content element, as demonstrated by code that loads the WScript.Shell ActiveX control.
- How severe is CVE-2009-3576?
- CVE-2009-3576 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
- Is CVE-2009-3576 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2009-3576?
- CVE-2009-3576 primarily affects Autodesk Autodesk Softimage. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2009-3576?
- 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-2009-3576 published?
- CVE-2009-3576 was published on 2009-11-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1023229
- http://www.coresecurity.com/content/softimage-arbitrary-command-execution
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/508011/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/36637
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:a:autodesk:autodesk_softimage:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:autodesk:autodesk_softimage_xsi:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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