CVE-2009-0053
CVE-2009-0053 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cisco Ironport Encryption Appliance with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-310.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (52nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-310
- Affected product: Cisco Ironport Encryption Appliance
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
PXE Encryption in Cisco IronPort Encryption Appliance 6.2.4 before 6.2.4.1.1, 6.2.5, 6.2.6, 6.2.7 before 6.2.7.7, 6.3 before 6.3.0.4, and 6.5 before 6.5.0.2; and Cisco IronPort PostX 6.2.1 before 6.2.1.1 and 6.2.2 before 6.2.2.3; allows remote attackers to obtain the decryption key via unspecified vectors, related to a "logic error."
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2009-0053?
- PXE Encryption in Cisco IronPort Encryption Appliance 6.2.4 before 6.2.4.1.1, 6.2.5, 6.2.6, 6.2.7 before 6.2.7.7, 6.3 before 6.3.0.4, and 6.5 before 6.5.0.2; and Cisco IronPort PostX 6.2.1 before 6.2.1.1 and 6.2.2 before 6.2.2.3; allows remote attackers to obtain the decryption key via unspecified vectors, related to a "logic error."
- How severe is CVE-2009-0053?
- CVE-2009-0053 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2009-0053 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2009-0053?
- CVE-2009-0053 primarily affects Cisco Ironport Encryption Appliance. In total, 21 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2009-0053?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2009-0053 published?
- CVE-2009-0053 was published on 2009-01-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://osvdb.org/51395
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33479
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1021593
- http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/products_security_advisory09186a0080a5c4f7.shtml
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/33268
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/0140
Affected products (21)
- cpe:2.3:h:cisco:ironport_encryption_appliance:6.2.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:h:cisco:ironport_encryption_appliance:6.2.4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:h:cisco:ironport_encryption_appliance:6.2.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:h:cisco:ironport_encryption_appliance:6.2.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:h:cisco:ironport_encryption_appliance:6.2.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:h:cisco:ironport_encryption_appliance:6.2.7.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:h:cisco:ironport_encryption_appliance:6.2.7.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:h:cisco:ironport_encryption_appliance:6.2.7.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:h:cisco:ironport_encryption_appliance:6.2.7.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:h:cisco:ironport_encryption_appliance:6.2.7.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:h:cisco:ironport_encryption_appliance:6.2.7.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:h:cisco:ironport_encryption_appliance:6.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:h:cisco:ironport_encryption_appliance:6.3.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:h:cisco:ironport_encryption_appliance:6.3.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:h:cisco:ironport_encryption_appliance:6.3.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:h:cisco:ironport_encryption_appliance:6.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:h:cisco:ironport_encryption_appliance:6.5.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:h:cisco:ironport_postx:6.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:h:cisco:ironport_postx:6.2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:h:cisco:ironport_postx:6.2.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:h:cisco:ironport_postx:6.2.2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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