CVE-2009-1028Ezip Wizard Memory Corruption
Stack-based buffer overflow in ediSys eZip Wizard 3.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted .zip file.
Published Mar 19, 2009 · Updated Apr 22, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2009-1028 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.3 v2) affecting Ezip Wizard (Edisys).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 33% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
Scores
CVSS v2
9.3
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
33%
Higher than 98.3% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Weaponized
ATLAS score
55/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
Not listed
Federal due date
None
No federal due date
Ransomware use
Not reported
Attributed actors
None named
Exploit & Defence Guidance
Exploit maturity
Weaponized
Public exploit code
3
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
0
Reports of active use
Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in ediSys eZip Wizard 3.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted .zip file.
Affected Products
1 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Ezip WizardEdisys | 3.0 | n/a |
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Mar 19, 2009
Last updated
Apr 22, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-119 Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer
References
- exploitMSF ezip_wizard_bof.rb
- exploitExploitDB-12059
- exploitExploitDB-17210
- other39169
- other8217
FAQ
Common Questions.
Stack-based buffer overflow in ediSys eZip Wizard 3.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted .zip file.
Affected: Ezip Wizard (Edisys) versions 3.0. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
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