CVE-2009-3573

Name: CVE-2009-3573
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2009-10-06T20:30:00.377+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 5.72%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2009-3573 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Multiple insecure method vulnerabilities in the PDIControl.PDI.1 ActiveX control (PDIControl.dll) 2.2.3160.0 in EMC Captiva PixTools Distributed Imaging 2.2 allow remote attackers to create or overwrite arbitrary files via the (1) SetLogFileName and (2) WriteToLog methods.. EPSS estimates a 5.72% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Multiple insecure method vulnerabilities in the PDIControl.PDI.1 ActiveX control (PDIControl.dll) 2.2.3160.0 in EMC Captiva PixTools Distributed Imaging 2.2 allow remote attackers to create or overwrite arbitrary files via the (1) SetLogFileName and (2) WriteToLog methods.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

5.72%

92.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Emc	Captiva Pixtools Distributed Imaging	2.2

References

http://secunia.com/advisories/36896Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/36566Exploit
http://www.shinnai.net/xplits/TXT_17zVMhRhsRE6qC6DAj52.htmlExploit, URL Repurposed
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/2808Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/53555
http://secunia.com/advisories/36896Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/36566Exploit
http://www.shinnai.net/xplits/TXT_17zVMhRhsRE6qC6DAj52.htmlExploit, URL Repurposed
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/2808Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/53555

Timeline

Published: Oct 6, 2009
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-3573?

How severe is CVE-2009-3573?

Severity scoring for CVE-2009-3573 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 5.72% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2009-3573?

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-2009-3573?

Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.

Scan your code now

Source: NVD / NIST