CVE-2009-3037 json
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,…
published 2009-09-01 17 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2009-3021
- cvss
- 9.3
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 5.7%
- EPSS 5.7% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 93%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
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.
Patch / fix
Exploit prediction
5.72% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 93% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 9.3 | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
Classification
- Weakness
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- CWE-119 Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer
References
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vupen.com
/english/advisories/2009/2389
vdb-entry, patch, vendor-advisory
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www-01.ibm.com
/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21396492
patch, vendor-advisory
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secunia.com
/advisories/36472
third-party-advisory, vendor-advisory
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secunia.com
/advisories/36474
third-party-advisory, vendor-advisory
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securityfocus.com
/bid/36042
vdb-entry
- symantec.com /security_response/securityupdates/detail.jsp?fid=security_advisory&pvid=security_advisory&year=2009&suid=2009
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securityfocus.com
/bid/36124
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2009-3037
- NVD CVE-2009-3037
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