CVE-2009-4251
CVE-2009-4251 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Corel Paint Shop Pro 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: 8% (94th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Corel Paint Shop Pro
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in Jasc Paint Shop Pro 8.10 (aka Corel Paint Shop Pro) allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted PNG file. NOTE: this might be the same issue as CVE-2007-2366.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2009-4251?
- Stack-based buffer overflow in Jasc Paint Shop Pro 8.10 (aka Corel Paint Shop Pro) allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted PNG file. NOTE: this might be the same issue as CVE-2007-2366.
- How severe is CVE-2009-4251?
- CVE-2009-4251 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
- Is CVE-2009-4251 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 8% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2009-4251?
- CVE-2009-4251 affects Corel Paint Shop Pro. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2009-4251?
- 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-2009-4251 published?
- CVE-2009-4251 was published on 2009-12-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://aluigi.freeforums.org/post8780.html
- http://osvdb.org/60592
- http://secunia.com/advisories/37591
- http://www.packetstormsecurity.org/0912-exploits/jasc-overflow.txt
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/37204
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/3418
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/54551
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:corel:paint_shop_pro:8.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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