UNKNOWN CVSS 9.3
Published: 2010-02-11

CVE-2009-3735

panda panda_activescan Security Advisory (CVE-2009-3735)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2009-3735 impacting panda panda_activescan. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 9.3 (UNKNOWN).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
The ActiveScan Installer ActiveX control in as2stubie.dll before 1.3.3.0 in PandaActiveScan Installer 2.0 in Panda ActiveScan downloads software in an as2guiie.cab archive located at an arbitrary URL, and does not verify the archive's digital signature before installation, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a URL argument to an unspecified method.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Network (AV:N)
Exploitable remotely across internet boundaries

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product panda / panda_activescan
Affected Versions 2.0
Weakness Enumeration CWE-94

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2009-3735 impacting panda panda_activescan.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2009-3735.yaml
id: cve-2009-3735

info:
  name: panda panda_activescan - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: unknown
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2009-3735 affecting panda panda_activescan.
    Evaluation: The ActiveScan Installer ActiveX control in as2stubie.dll before 1.3.3.0 in PandaActiveScan Installer 2.0 in Panda ActiveScan downloads software in an...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2009-3735
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
    cvss-score: 9.3
    cve-id: CVE-2009-3735
    cwe-id: CWE-94
  tags: cve,cve-2009-3735,panda,panda_activescan,unknown

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "panda_activescan"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2009-3735.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2009-3735
# Target: panda panda_activescan | CVSS: 9.3 (UNKNOWN)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2009-3735 (panda panda_activescan)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against panda panda_activescan scope (2.0).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2009-3735.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2009-3735
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install panda_activescan 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade panda_activescan 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update panda_activescan

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i panda_activescan 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i panda_activescan

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

🔗 Verified Technical References

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2009-3735 in panda panda_activescan?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update panda panda_activescan packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2009-3735?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2009-3735?

CVE-2009-3735 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 9.3 (UNKNOWN). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
9.3
UNKNOWN SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2009-3735
Weakness CWE-94
Vendor panda
Product panda_activescan
Published 2010-02-11
Vector AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C