CVE-2009-1586: Stack-based buffer overflow in the NZB importer feature in GrabIt 1.7.2 Beta 3 and earlier allows remote attac

Q: How do I fix CVE-2009-1586?

grabit: upgrade to newer than 1.7.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2009-1586 being exploited?

CVE-2009-1586 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2009-1586 affect?

CVE-2009-1586 affects grabit. Severity is high (CVSS 9.3). Stack-based buffer overflow in the NZB importer feature in GrabIt 1.7.2 Beta 3 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted DTD reference in a DOCTYPE element in an NZB file.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2009-1586?

Priority 61/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 5%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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HIGH 9.3UPGRADE

CVE-2009-1586 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 9.3) affecting grabit. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Stack-based buffer overflow in the NZB importer feature in GrabIt 1.7.2 Beta 3 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted DTD reference in a DOCTYPE element in an NZB file.

Why this priority

Critical severity
EPSS top 5%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.3 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	9.6% (top 5%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-119
Published	2009-05-07
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: shemes

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2009-05-07 23:30 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:07 UTCUpdated Record last modified

shemes grabit UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.7.2 · 1.5.0 beta · 1.5.1 beta · 1.5.2 beta · 1.5.3 beta · 1.6.1 beta · 1.6.2 beta · 1.7.1 beta

Fixed in: newer than 1.7.2

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.7.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade grabit

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade grabit

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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: Grabit 1.7.2 Beta 3 - '.nzb' Local Buffer Overflow (SEH)
Exploit-DB: GrabIt 1.7.2x - NZB DTD Reference 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-2009-1586?

grabit: upgrade to newer than 1.7.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2009-1586 being exploited?

CVE-2009-1586 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-2009-1586 affect?

CVE-2009-1586 affects grabit. Severity is high (CVSS 9.3). Stack-based buffer overflow in the NZB importer feature in GrabIt 1.7.2 Beta 3 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted DTD reference in a DOCTYPE element in an NZB file.

How urgent is CVE-2009-1586?

Priority 61/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 5%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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