CVE-2009-4453

CVE-2009-4453 is a high-severity vulnerability in Softcab Sound Converter Activex with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Insecure method vulnerability in SoftCab Sound Converter ActiveX control (sndConverter.ocx) 1.2 allows remote attackers to create or overwrite arbitrary files via the SaveFormat method. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-4453?
Insecure method vulnerability in SoftCab Sound Converter ActiveX control (sndConverter.ocx) 1.2 allows remote attackers to create or overwrite arbitrary files via the SaveFormat method. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
How severe is CVE-2009-4453?
CVE-2009-4453 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.8, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2009-4453 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-4453?
CVE-2009-4453 affects Softcab Sound Converter Activex. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-4453?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2009-4453 published?
CVE-2009-4453 was published on 2009-12-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)