CVE-2009-0218: Insecure method vulnerability in Particle Software IntraLaunch Application Launcher ActiveX control in IntraLa

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HIGH 9.3MITIGATE

CVE-2009-0218 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 9.3) affecting intralaunch. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Insecure method vulnerability in Particle Software IntraLaunch Application Launcher ActiveX control in IntraLaunch.ocx, as used in LDRA TBbrowse and possibly other products, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unknown vectors.

Why this priority

Critical severity
EPSS top 9%: very likely to be exploited

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.3 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	4.1% (top 9%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2009-04-13
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): CERT/CC · Vendor: particlesoftware

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2009-04-13 16:30 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:04 UTCUpdated Record last modified

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Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy intralaunch || rpm -q intralaunch || intralaunch --version

No fixed or unaffected release known

Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory, disable the affected feature, or restrict network access.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2009-0218?

intralaunch: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2009-0218 being exploited?

CVE-2009-0218 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2009-0218 affect?

CVE-2009-0218 affects intralaunch. Severity is high (CVSS 9.3). Insecure method vulnerability in Particle Software IntraLaunch Application Launcher ActiveX control in IntraLaunch.ocx, as used in LDRA TBbrowse and possibly other products, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unknown vect

How urgent is CVE-2009-0218?

Priority 55/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 9%: very likely to be exploited

References

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