CVE-2009-1567: Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in the Lateral Arts Photobox uploader ActiveX control 1.x before 1.3, an

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HIGH 9.3DOWNGRADE

CVE-2009-1567 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 9.3) affecting uploader activex control. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in the Lateral Arts Photobox uploader ActiveX control 1.x before 1.3, and 2.2.0.6, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long URL string for the (1) LogURL, (2) ConnectURL, (3) SkinURL, (4) AlbumCreateURL, (5) ErrorURL, or (6) httpsinglehost property value.

Why this priority

Critical severity
EPSS top 8%: 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	4.8% (top 8%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-119
Published	2009-12-03
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): Flexera Software LLC · Vendor: larts

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2009-12-03 17:30 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:07 UTCUpdated Record last modified

larts uploader activex control DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.2.0.6

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.2.0.6

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy uploader-activex-control || rpm -q uploader-activex-control || uploader-activex-control --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.2.0.6 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison uploader-activex-control sudo apt install uploader-activex-control=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.2.0.6> sudo apt-mark hold uploader-activex-control

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

dnf --showduplicates list uploader-activex-control sudo dnf downgrade uploader-activex-control-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.2.0.6> sudo dnf versionlock add uploader-activex-control

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.

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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-2009-1567?

uploader activex control: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2009-1567 being exploited?

CVE-2009-1567 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-2009-1567 affect?

CVE-2009-1567 affects uploader activex control. Severity is high (CVSS 9.3). Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in the Lateral Arts Photobox uploader ActiveX control 1.x before 1.3, and 2.2.0.6, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long URL string for the (1) LogURL, (2) ConnectURL, (3) SkinURL,

How urgent is CVE-2009-1567?

Priority 56/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited

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