CVE-2009-3573: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2009-3573: Multiple insecure method vulnerabilities in the PDIControl.PDI.1 ActiveX control (PDIControl.dll) 2.2.3160....

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.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 06:31 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2009-3573 affects an old EMC Captiva PixTools Distributed Imaging ActiveX control. If the vulnerable control is present and reachable, a remote attacker could make it create or overwrite files, creating business risk on legacy Windows environments that still allow ActiveX. Exposure is most likely on legacy Windows desktops or applications with EMC Captiva PixTools Distributed Imaging 2.2 installed and ActiveX use still enabled. The provided sources do not identify broader affected versions or supported platforms. Treat this as a legacy technology exposure issue. It is high priority if ActiveX is still enabled on managed endpoints or business apps depend on this control; otherwise prioritize inventory and decommissioning through normal legacy-risk cleanup. Mitigation focus: Check EMC/OpenText or vendor guidance for a supported fixed version or replacement.; Remove or disable PDIControl.PDI.1 where business workflows no longer require it.; Restrict ActiveX execution to trusted, documented business sites only..

Prepared: Jun 28, 2026, 18:15 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Oct 6, 2009, 20:19 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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