CVE-2009-1515

Name: CVE-2009-1515
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2009-05-04T16:30:00.233+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.65%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2009-1515 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Heap-based buffer overflow in the cdf_read_sat function in src/cdf.c in Christos Zoulas file 5.00 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted compound document file, as demonstrated by a .msi, .doc, or .mpp file. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.. EPSS estimates a 3.65% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in the cdf_read_sat function in src/cdf.c in Christos Zoulas file 5.00 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted compound document file, as demonstrated by a .msi, .doc, or .mpp file. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.65%

88.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Christos Zoulas	File	5.00

References

Timeline

Published: May 4, 2009
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-1515?

How severe is CVE-2009-1515?

Severity scoring for CVE-2009-1515 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.65% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2009-1515?

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Source: NVD / NIST