CVE-2009-4453

Name: CVE-2009-4453
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2009-12-29T20:41:20.61+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 5.13%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2009-4453 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Insecure method vulnerability in SoftCab Sound Converter ActiveX control (sndConverter.ocx) 1.2 allows remote attackers to create or overwrite arbitrary files via the SaveFormat method. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.. EPSS estimates a 5.13% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Insecure method vulnerability in SoftCab Sound Converter ActiveX control (sndConverter.ocx) 1.2 allows remote attackers to create or overwrite arbitrary files via the SaveFormat method. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

5.13%

91.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Softcab	Sound Converter Activex	1.2

References

Timeline

Published: Dec 29, 2009
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-4453?

How severe is CVE-2009-4453?

Severity scoring for CVE-2009-4453 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 5.13% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2009-4453?

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Source: NVD / NIST