CVE-2009-0389

UnknownEPSS 8.79%

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CVE-2009-0389 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Multiple insecure method vulnerabilities in the Web On Windows (WOW) ActiveX control in WOW ActiveX 2 allow remote attackers to (1) create and overwrite arbitrary files via the WriteIniFileString method, (2) execute arbitrary programs via the ShellExecute method, (3) read from the registry via unspecified vectors, and (4) write to the registry via unspecified vectors. NOTE: vectors 1 and 2 can be used together to execute arbitrary code.. EPSS estimates a 8.79% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Multiple insecure method vulnerabilities in the Web On Windows (WOW) ActiveX control in WOW ActiveX 2 allow remote attackers to (1) create and overwrite arbitrary files via the WriteIniFileString method, (2) execute arbitrary programs via the ShellExecute method, (3) read from the registry via unspecified vectors, and (4) write to the registry via unspecified vectors. NOTE: vectors 1 and 2 can be used together to execute arbitrary code.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
8.79%

94.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
Eztools-SoftwareWeb On Windows Activex2

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-0389?
Multiple insecure method vulnerabilities in the Web On Windows (WOW) ActiveX control in WOW ActiveX 2 allow remote attackers to (1) create and overwrite arbitrary files via the WriteIniFileString method, (2) execute arbitrary programs via the ShellExecute method, (3) read from the registry via unspecified vectors, and (4) write to the registry via unspecified vectors. NOTE: vectors 1 and 2 can be used together to execute arbitrary code.
How severe is CVE-2009-0389?
Severity scoring for CVE-2009-0389 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 8.79% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2009-0389?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST