CVE-2009-1257: Heap-based buffer overflow in Magic ISO Maker 5.5 build 0274 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of serv

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HIGH 9.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2009-1257 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 9.0) affecting magic iso maker. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Heap-based buffer overflow in Magic ISO Maker 5.5 build 0274 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or execute arbitrary code via a crafted CCD file.

Why this priority

Critical severity
EPSS top 3%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.0 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	13.9% (top 3%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-119
Published	2009-04-07
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: magic iso maker

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2009-04-07 23:30 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:06 UTCUpdated Record last modified

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Affected: 5.5

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 5.5

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy magic-iso-maker || rpm -q magic-iso-maker || magic-iso-maker --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 5.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison magic-iso-maker sudo apt install magic-iso-maker=<VERSION_BEFORE_5.5> sudo apt-mark hold magic-iso-maker

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

dnf --showduplicates list magic-iso-maker sudo dnf downgrade magic-iso-maker-<VERSION_BEFORE_5.5> sudo dnf versionlock add magic-iso-maker

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: MagicISO CCD/Cue - Local Heap Overflow (PoC)
Exploit-DB: UltraISO 9.3.3.2685 - CCD/IMG Universal 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-2009-1257?

magic iso maker: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2009-1257 being exploited?

CVE-2009-1257 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-2009-1257 affect?

CVE-2009-1257 affects magic iso maker. Severity is high (CVSS 9.0). Heap-based buffer overflow in Magic ISO Maker 5.5 build 0274 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or execute arbitrary code via a crafted CCD file.

How urgent is CVE-2009-1257?

Priority 61/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 3%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

References

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