HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2009-1782
MEDIUM

CVE-2009-1782

NVD-CWE-noinfoPublished: May 22, 2009· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

6.8
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Multiple F-Secure anti-virus products, including Anti-Virus for Microsoft Exchange 7.10 and earlier; Internet Gatekeeper for Windows 6.61 and earlier, Windows 6.61 and earlier, and Linux 2.16 and earlier; Internet Security 2009 and earlier, Anti-Virus 2009 and earlier, Client Security 8.0 and earlier, and others; allow remote attackers to bypass malware detection via a crafted (1) ZIP and (2) RAR archive.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2009-1782 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.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityM
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityP
IntegrityP
AvailabilityP
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Affected Vendors & Products

f-secure6 product(s)
anti-virusclient securityhome server securityinternet gatekeeperinternet securitylinux security
Source: NVD CPE · 6 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
Exploit-DB
Offensive Security exploit database
GitHub PoC Search
Community PoC repositories
Rapid7 / Metasploit
Metasploit module search
PacketStorm
Security advisories & exploits
NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
MITRE CVE
CVE Program entry
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Official Patches & Advisories

PATCHhttp://www.f-secure.com/en_EMEA/support/security-advisory/fsc-2009-1.html
PATCHhttp://www.f-secure.com/en_EMEA/support/security-advisory/fsc-2009-1.html
ADVISORYhttp://secunia.com/advisories/35008
ADVISORYhttp://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1262
ADVISORYhttp://secunia.com/advisories/35008
ADVISORYhttp://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1262

All References (16)

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http://secunia.com/advisories/35008Vendor Advisory
→
http://www.f-secure.com/en_EMEA/support/security-advisory/fsc-2009-1.htmlPatch · Vendor Advisory
→
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/34849
→
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1022170
→
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1022171
→
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1022172
→
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1262Vendor Advisory
→
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/50346
→
http://secunia.com/advisories/35008Vendor Advisory
→
http://www.f-secure.com/en_EMEA/support/security-advisory/fsc-2009-1.htmlPatch · Vendor Advisory
→
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/34849
→
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1022170
→
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1022171
→
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1022172
→
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1262Vendor Advisory

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2009-1782
CVSS Score6.8 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessNVD-CWE-noinfo
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedMay 22, 2009

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2009-1782 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.
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