Is CVE-2009-1058 actively exploited?

A proof-of-concept exploit is publicly available for CVE-2009-1058, but active exploitation has not been confirmed.

Can CVE-2009-1058 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2009-1058 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2009-1058?

CVE-2009-1058 has a CVSS score of 10.0 (CRITICAL).

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CVE-2009-1058

CWE-119Published: March 24, 2009· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

10.0

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in ZipGenius might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted .zip file that triggers an SEH overwrite. NOTE: it is possible that this overlaps CVE-2005-3317. NOTE: CVE has not investigated whether the specified file.zip file can be used for exploitation of this product.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2009-1058 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2009-1058. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-119): Buffer overflow vulnerabilities can lead to arbitrary code execution or denial of service by corrupting adjacent memory.