CVE-2009-1783

Name: CVE-2009-1783
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2009-05-22T20:30:00.907+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.44%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2009-1783 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Multiple FRISK Software F-Prot anti-virus products, including Antivirus for Exchange, Linux on IBM zSeries, Linux x86 File Servers, Linux x86 Mail Servers, Linux x86 Workstations, Solaris Mail Servers, Antivirus for Windows, and others, allow remote attackers to bypass malware detection via a crafted CAB archive.. EPSS estimates a 3.44% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Multiple FRISK Software F-Prot anti-virus products, including Antivirus for Exchange, Linux on IBM zSeries, Linux x86 File Servers, Linux x86 Mail Servers, Linux x86 Workstations, Solaris Mail Servers, Antivirus for Windows, and others, allow remote attackers to bypass malware detection via a crafted CAB archive.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.44%

87.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
F-Prot	F-Prot Antivirus	All versions	Exchange
F-Prot	F-Prot Aves	All versions	—
F-Prot	F-Prot Milter	All versions	—

References

Timeline

Published: May 22, 2009
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-1783?

How severe is CVE-2009-1783?

Severity scoring for CVE-2009-1783 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.44% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2009-1783?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2009-1783?

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Source: NVD / NIST