CVE-2009-1216

Name: CVE-2009-1216
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2009-04-01T18:00:00.233+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 24.49%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2009-1216 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in (1) unlzh.c and (2) unpack.c in the gzip libraries in Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Windows Services for UNIX 3.0 and 3.5, and the Subsystem for UNIX-based Applications (SUA); as used in gunzip, gzip, pack, pcat, and unpack 7.x before 7.0.1701.48, 8.x before 8.0.1969.62, and 9.x before 9.0.3790.2076; allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unknown vectors.. EPSS estimates a 24.49% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in (1) unlzh.c and (2) unpack.c in the gzip libraries in Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Windows Services for UNIX 3.0 and 3.5, and the Subsystem for UNIX-based Applications (SUA); as used in gunzip, gzip, pack, pcat, and unpack 7.x before 7.0.1701.48, 8.x before 8.0.1969.62, and 9.x before 9.0.3790.2076; allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unknown vectors.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

24.49%

97.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Subsystem For Unix-Based Applications	All versions
Microsoft	Windows Services For Unix	3.0
Microsoft	Windows Services For Unix	3.5
Microsoft	Windows Server 2008	All versions
Microsoft	Windows Vista	All versions

References

http://secunia.com/advisories/34428Vendor Advisory
http://securitytracker.com/id?1021937
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/953602Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/34258
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/0849Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/49435
http://secunia.com/advisories/34428Vendor Advisory
http://securitytracker.com/id?1021937
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/953602Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/34258
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/0849Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/49435

Timeline

Published: Apr 1, 2009
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-1216?

How severe is CVE-2009-1216?

Severity scoring for CVE-2009-1216 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 24.49% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2009-1216?

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