CVE-2009-4225

CVE-2009-4225 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Ca Etrust Pestpatrole Ppctl.dll Activex with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 31% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in the PestPatrol ActiveX control (ppctl.dll) 5.6.7.9 in CA eTrust PestPatrol allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long argument to the Initialize method.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-4225?
Stack-based buffer overflow in the PestPatrol ActiveX control (ppctl.dll) 5.6.7.9 in CA eTrust PestPatrol allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long argument to the Initialize method.
How severe is CVE-2009-4225?
CVE-2009-4225 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2009-4225 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 31% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-4225?
CVE-2009-4225 affects Ca Etrust Pestpatrole Ppctl.dll Activex. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-4225?
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-2009-4225 published?
CVE-2009-4225 was published on 2009-12-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

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