HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2009-3037
CRITICAL

CVE-2009-3037

CWE-119Published: September 1, 2009· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

9.3
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Buffer overflow in xlssr.dll in the Autonomy KeyView XLS viewer (aka File Viewer for Excel), as used in IBM Lotus Notes 5.x through 8.5.x, Symantec Mail Security, Symantec BrightMail Appliance, Symantec Data Loss Prevention (DLP), and other products, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted .xls spreadsheet attachment.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2009-3037 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.

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

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityM
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityC
IntegrityC
AvailabilityC
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Affected Vendors & Products

autonomy1 product(s)
keyview
IBM1 product(s)
lotus notes
symantec5 product(s)
brightmail appliancedata loss prevention detection serversdata loss prevention endpoint agentsmail securitymail security appliance
Source: NVD CPE · 64 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

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

PATCHhttp://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21396492
PATCHhttp://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/2389
PATCHhttp://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21396492
PATCHhttp://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/2389
ADVISORYhttp://secunia.com/advisories/36472
ADVISORYhttp://secunia.com/advisories/36474
ADVISORYhttp://secunia.com/advisories/36472
ADVISORYhttp://secunia.com/advisories/36474

All References (14)

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http://secunia.com/advisories/36472Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/36474Vendor Advisory
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http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21396492Patch · Vendor Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/36042
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/36124
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http://www.symantec.com/security_response/securityupdates/detail.jsp?fid=security_advisory&pvid=security_advisory&year=2009&suid=20090825_00
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http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/2389Patch · Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/36472Vendor Advisory
→
http://secunia.com/advisories/36474Vendor Advisory
→
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21396492Patch · Vendor Advisory
→
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/36042
→
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/36124
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http://www.symantec.com/security_response/securityupdates/detail.jsp?fid=security_advisory&pvid=security_advisory&year=2009&suid=20090825_00
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http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/2389Patch · Vendor Advisory

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2009-3037
CVSS Score9.3 / 10
SeverityCRITICAL
WeaknessCWE-119
CISA KEVNo
Affected3 vendor(s)
PublishedSep 1, 2009

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2009-3037 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. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.
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