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CVE-2009-1824: The ps_drv.sys kernel driver in ArcaBit ArcaVir 2009 Antivirus Protection 9.4.3201.9 and earlier, ArcaVir 2009

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CVE-2009-1824 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.2) affecting arcavir 2009 antivirus protection, arcavir 2009 home protection, arcavir 2009 internet security. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The ps_drv.sys kernel driver in ArcaBit ArcaVir 2009 Antivirus Protection 9.4.3201.9 and earlier, ArcaVir 2009 Internet Security 9.4.3202.9 and earlier, ArcaVir 2009 System Protection 9.4.3203.9 and earlier, and ArcaBit 2009 Home Protection 9.4.3204.9 and earlier, allows local users to gain privileges via crafted METHOD_NEITHER IOCTL requests to \Device\ps_drv containing arbitrary kernel addresses, as demonstrated using the (1) 0x2A7B802B and pos

Why this priority

  • High severity
  • Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score7.2 (High)
EPSS exploit chance1.0% (top 38%)
CISA exploited listNo
WeaknessCWE-20
Published2009-05-29
Last modified2026-06-16
Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: arcabit

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

arcabit arcavir 2009 antivirus protection UPGRADE
Affected: <= 9.4.3201.9
Fixed in: newer than 9.4.3201.9
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy arcavir-2009-antivirus-protection || rpm -q arcavir-2009-antivirus-protection || arcavir-2009-antivirus-protection --version
2. UPGRADE to newer than 9.4.3201.9 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade arcavir-2009-antivirus-protection
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade arcavir-2009-antivirus-protection
Note
Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.
arcabit arcavir 2009 home protection UPGRADE
Affected: <= 9.4.3204.9
Fixed in: newer than 9.4.3204.9
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy arcavir-2009-home-protection || rpm -q arcavir-2009-home-protection || arcavir-2009-home-protection --version
2. UPGRADE to newer than 9.4.3204.9 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade arcavir-2009-home-protection
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade arcavir-2009-home-protection
Note
Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.
arcabit arcavir 2009 internet security UPGRADE
Affected: <= 9.4.3202.9
Fixed in: newer than 9.4.3202.9
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy arcavir-2009-internet-security || rpm -q arcavir-2009-internet-security || arcavir-2009-internet-security --version
2. UPGRADE to newer than 9.4.3202.9 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade arcavir-2009-internet-security
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade arcavir-2009-internet-security
Note
Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.
arcabit arcavir 2009 system protection UPGRADE
Affected: <= 9.4.3203.9
Fixed in: newer than 9.4.3203.9
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy arcavir-2009-system-protection || rpm -q arcavir-2009-system-protection || arcavir-2009-system-protection --version
2. UPGRADE to newer than 9.4.3203.9 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade arcavir-2009-system-protection
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade arcavir-2009-system-protection
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.

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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-2009-1824?

arcavir 2009 antivirus protection: upgrade to newer than 9.4.3201.9; arcavir 2009 home protection: upgrade to newer than 9.4.3204.9; arcavir 2009 internet security: upgrade to newer than 9.4.3202.9. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2009-1824 being exploited?

CVE-2009-1824 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-2009-1824 affect?

CVE-2009-1824 affects arcavir 2009 antivirus protection, arcavir 2009 home protection, arcavir 2009 internet security. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). The ps_drv.sys kernel driver in ArcaBit ArcaVir 2009 Antivirus Protection 9.4.3201.9 and earlier, ArcaVir 2009 Internet Security 9.4.3202.9 and earlier, ArcaVir 2009 System Protection 9.4.3203.9 and earlier, and ArcaBit 2009 Home Protection

How urgent is CVE-2009-1824?

Priority 46/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

References

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