Stack-based buffer overflow in the Symantec.FaxViewerControl.1 ActiveX control in WinFax\DCCFAXVW.DLL in Symantec WinFax Pro 10.03 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long argument to the AppendFax method.
CVE-2009-2570
- No confirmed exploitation signals yet
No vendor fix yet — apply a workaround or compensating control (WAF / firewall / segmentation) and watch for a patch.
- CVSS v3
- —
- EG Score
- 0.0(none)
- EPSS
- 95.6%
- KEV
- Not listed
Published
July 22, 2009
Last Modified
April 23, 2026
References (20)
- cve@mitrehttp://osvdb.org/54137
- cve@mitrehttp://retrogod.altervista.org/9sg_symantec_win_fuck_pro.html
- cve@mitrehttp://secunia.com/advisories/34925
- cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/503074/100/0/threaded
- cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/503086/100/0/threaded
- cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/503163/100/0/threaded
- cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/34766
- cve@mitrehttp://www.securitytracker.com/id?1022147
- cve@mitrehttp://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1221
- cve@mitrehttps://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2010/ms10-008
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://osvdb.org/54137
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://retrogod.altervista.org/9sg_symantec_win_fuck_pro.html
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://secunia.com/advisories/34925
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/503074/100/0/threaded
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/503086/100/0/threaded
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Publicly available exploits
(1 reference)Working exploit code is in the public domain (1 Exploit-DB entry). Defenders should treat patch urgency accordingly — public PoCs typically lead to mass-exploitation within 24-72 hours.
- Exploit-DBEDB-8562✓ verifiedFirst seen Apr 29, 2009
Symantec Fax Viewer Control 10 - 'DCCFAXVW.dll' Remote Buffer Overflow
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