CVE-2009-3489

Name: CVE-2009-3489
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2009-09-30T15:30:00.593+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 1.95%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2009-3489 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Adobe Photoshop Elements 8.0 installs the Adobe Active File Monitor V8 service with an insecure security descriptor, which allows local users to (1) stop the service via the stop command, (2) execute arbitrary commands as SYSTEM by using the config command to modify the binPath variable, or (3) restart the service via the start command.. EPSS estimates a 1.95% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Adobe Photoshop Elements 8.0 installs the Adobe Active File Monitor V8 service with an insecure security descriptor, which allows local users to (1) stop the service via the stop command, (2) execute arbitrary commands as SYSTEM by using the config command to modify the binPath variable, or (3) restart the service via the start command.

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

1.95%

77.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-732

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Adobe	Photoshop Elements	8.0

References

http://blogs.adobe.com/psirt/2009/09/potential_photoshop_elements_8.htmlBroken Link
http://retrogod.altervista.org/9sg_adobe_pe_local.htmlBroken Link, Exploit
http://secunia.com/advisories/36895Broken Link
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/506806/100/0/threadedBroken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/36542Broken Link, Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1022963Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/2798Permissions Required
http://blogs.adobe.com/psirt/2009/09/potential_photoshop_elements_8.htmlBroken Link
http://retrogod.altervista.org/9sg_adobe_pe_local.htmlBroken Link, Exploit
http://secunia.com/advisories/36895Broken Link
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/506806/100/0/threadedBroken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/36542Broken Link, Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1022963Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/2798Permissions Required

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-3489?

How severe is CVE-2009-3489?

CVE-2009-3489 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.95% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2009-3489?

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