CVE-2009-2570 describes a critical stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability within the Symantec.FaxViewerControl.1 ActiveX control (DCCFAXVW.DLL) in Symantec WinFax Pro 10.03. This flaw allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on an affected system by supplying an overly long argument to the AppendFax method. With a CVSS score of 9.3, this vulnerability is highly severe, indicating a network-based attack with low authentication requirements and complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While not currently on CISA's KEV catalog, public exploit code exists on ExploitDB, suggesting the potential for exploitation, though there is no evidence of widespread active exploitation or significant community discussion.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
10.03CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:symantec:winfax_pro:10.03:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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