CVE-2009-4663
CVE-2009-4663 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Quiksoft Easymail Objects with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 10% places it in the 95th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 10% (95th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Quiksoft Easymail Objects
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in the Quiksoft EasyMail Objects 6 ActiveX control allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long argument to the AddAttachment method.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2009-4663?
- Heap-based buffer overflow in the Quiksoft EasyMail Objects 6 ActiveX control allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long argument to the AddAttachment method.
- How severe is CVE-2009-4663?
- CVE-2009-4663 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
- Is CVE-2009-4663 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 10% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2009-4663?
- CVE-2009-4663 affects Quiksoft Easymail Objects. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2009-4663?
- 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-2009-4663 published?
- CVE-2009-4663 was published on 2010-03-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2013-04/0220.html
- http://www.bmgsec.com.au/advisories/easymail-6-activex-exploit.txt
- http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/9705
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/36440
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/53325
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:quiksoft:easymail_objects:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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