CVE-2009-4588

Name: CVE-2009-4588
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2010-01-07T18:30:00.887+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 32.04%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2009-4588 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Heap-based buffer overflow in the WindsPlayerIE.View.1 ActiveX control in WindsPly.ocx 3.5.0.0 Beta, 3.0.0.5, and earlier in AwingSoft Awakening Web3D Player and Winds3D Viewer allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or execute arbitrary code via a long SceneUrl property value, a different vulnerability than CVE-2009-2386. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.. EPSS estimates a 32.04% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in the WindsPlayerIE.View.1 ActiveX control in WindsPly.ocx 3.5.0.0 Beta, 3.0.0.5, and earlier in AwingSoft Awakening Web3D Player and Winds3D Viewer allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or execute arbitrary code via a long SceneUrl property value, a different vulnerability than CVE-2009-2386. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

32.04%

98.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Awingsoft	Awakening Winds3d Player	3.0.0.5	—
Awingsoft	Awakening Winds3d Player	3.5.0.0	Beta
Awingsoft	Awakening Winds3d Viewer	3.0.0.5	—
Awingsoft	Awakening Winds3d Viewer	3.5.0.0	Beta

References

http://secunia.com/advisories/35764Vendor Advisory
http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/9116
http://www.shinnai.net/exploits/nsGUdeley3EHfKEV690p.txtExploit, URL Repurposed
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/51672
http://secunia.com/advisories/35764Vendor Advisory
http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/9116
http://www.shinnai.net/exploits/nsGUdeley3EHfKEV690p.txtExploit, URL Repurposed
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/51672

Timeline

Published: Jan 7, 2010
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-4588?

How severe is CVE-2009-4588?

Severity scoring for CVE-2009-4588 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 32.04% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2009-4588?

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