CVE-2009-3482

Name: CVE-2009-3482
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2009-09-30T15:30:00.39+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.29%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2009-3482 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. TrustPort Antivirus before 2.8.0.2266 and PC Security before 2.0.0.1291 use weak permissions (Everyone: Full Control) for files under %PROGRAMFILES%, which allows local users to gain privileges by replacing executables with Trojan horse programs.. EPSS estimates a 0.29% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

TrustPort Antivirus before 2.8.0.2266 and PC Security before 2.0.0.1291 use weak permissions (Everyone: Full Control) for files under %PROGRAMFILES%, which allows local users to gain privileges by replacing executables with Trojan horse programs.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.29%

20.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Trustport	Antivirus	< 2.8.0.2266
Trustport	Pc Security	< 2.0.0.1291

References

http://secunia.com/advisories/36880Broken Link, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/506751/100/0/threadedBroken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.trustport.com/en/notices/security-update-of-trustport-productsBroken Link, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/36880Broken Link, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/506751/100/0/threadedBroken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.trustport.com/en/notices/security-update-of-trustport-productsBroken Link, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 30, 2009
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-3482?

How severe is CVE-2009-3482?

CVE-2009-3482 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.29% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2009-3482?

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-2009-3482?

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Source: NVD / NIST