CVE-2009-1028: Stack-based buffer overflow in ediSys eZip Wizard 3.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a

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HIGH 9.3DOWNGRADE

CVE-2009-1028 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 9.3) affecting ezip wizard. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Stack-based buffer overflow in ediSys eZip Wizard 3.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted .zip file.

Why this priority

Critical severity
EPSS top 2%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.3 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	33.0% (top 2%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-119
Published	2009-03-20
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: edisys

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2009-03-20 00:30 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:06 UTCUpdated Record last modified

edisys ezip wizard DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy ezip-wizard || rpm -q ezip-wizard || ezip-wizard --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison ezip-wizard sudo apt install ezip-wizard=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.0> sudo apt-mark hold ezip-wizard

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list ezip-wizard sudo dnf downgrade ezip-wizard-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.0> sudo dnf versionlock add ezip-wizard

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: eZip Wizard 3.0 - Local Stack Buffer Overflow (PoC) (SEH)
Exploit-DB: eZip Wizard 3.0 - '.zip' File (SEH)
Exploit-DB: eZip Wizard 3.0 - Local Stack Buffer Overflow (Metasploit)
Metasploit: eZip Wizard 3.0 Stack Buffer Overflow

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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-2009-1028?

ezip wizard: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2009-1028 being exploited?

CVE-2009-1028 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-2009-1028 affect?

CVE-2009-1028 affects ezip wizard. Severity is high (CVSS 9.3). Stack-based buffer overflow in ediSys eZip Wizard 3.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted .zip file.

How urgent is CVE-2009-1028?

Priority 62/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 2%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

References

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