EMC Captiva PixTools Distributed Imaging 2.2 ActiveX Control PDIControl.dll Remote Code Execution

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as very critical has been found in EMC Captiva PixTools Distributed Imaging 2.2. Affected is an unknown function in the library PDIControl.dll of the component ActiveX Control. Executing a manipulation can lead to Remote Code Execution. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2009-3573. In addition, an exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in EMC Captiva PixTools Distributed Imaging 2.2 and classified as very critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown part in the library PDIControl.dll of the component ActiveX Control. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a remote code execution vulnerability. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Multiple insecure method vulnerabilities in the PDIControl.PDI.1 ActiveX control (PDIControl.dll) 2.2.3160.0 in EMC Captiva PixTools Distributed Imaging 2.2 allow remote attackers to create or overwrite arbitrary files via the (1) SetLogFileName and (2) WriteToLog methods.

The weakness was presented 10/06/2009 by shinnai (Website). The advisory is shared for download at xforce.iss.net. This vulnerability was named CVE-2009-3573. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Technical details and also a public exploit are known. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $0-$5k (estimation calculated on 11/03/2025).

It is possible to download the exploit at securityfocus.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. As 0-day the estimated underground price was around $25k-$100k.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product. Furthermore it is possible to detect and prevent this kind of attack with TippingPoint and the filter 8852.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (53555), Exploit-DB (33263), SecurityFocus (BID 36566†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-24103†). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Remote Code Execution
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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: dellemc.com

Advisory: xforce.iss.net
Researcher: shinnai
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2009-3573 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2009-3573
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-50368
X-Force: 53555
SecurityFocus: 36566 - EMC Captiva PixTools Distributed Imaging ActiveX Control Multiple Insecure Method Vulnerabilities
Vulnerability Center: 24103 - EMC Captiva PixTools Distributed Imaging 2.2 ActiveX Control Remote Data Manipulation Vulnerability, Critical

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 03/18/2015 15:15
Updated: 11/03/2025 13:17
Changes: 03/18/2015 15:15 (50), 02/17/2017 11:21 (13), 08/23/2021 14:37 (3), 11/03/2025 13:17 (20)
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