CVE-2009-4225

PestPatrol <5.6.7.9 - Buffer Overflow

Title source: llm

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in the PestPatrol ActiveX control (ppctl.dll) 5.6.7.9 in CA eTrust PestPatrol allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long argument to the Initialize method.

Exploits (2)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED

by Metasploit · rubyremotewindows

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/16630

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metasploit WORKING POC NORMAL

by MC · rubypocwin

https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/blob/master/modules/exploits/windows/fileformat/etrust_pestscan.rb

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References (4)

[Exploit] http://www.metasploit.com/redmine/projects/framework/repository/revisions/7167/entry/modules/exploits/windows/fileformat/etrust_pestscan.rb

[Vendor Advisory] http://www.fortiguard.com/encyclopedia/vulnerability/ca.etrust.pestpatrol.ppctl.dll.activex.access.html

[Exploit] http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/37133

[Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry] https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/54458

Scores

EPSS 0.6581

EPSS Percentile 98.5%

Details

CWE

CWE-119

Status published

Products (1)

ca/etrust_pestpatrole_ppctl.dll_activex 5.6.7.9

Published Dec 08, 2009

Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026