How severe is CVE-2009-0176?

CVE-2009-0176 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2009-0176 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-0176?

CVE-2009-0176 primarily affects Research In Motion Limited Blackberry Enterprise Server. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-0176?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2009-0176 published?

CVE-2009-0176 was published on 2009-01-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-0176

CVE-2009-0176 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Research In Motion Limited Blackberry Enterprise Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. 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-119.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 6% (92nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Research In Motion Limited Blackberry Enterprise Server
Published: 2009-01-20
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple heap-based buffer overflows in the PDF distiller in the Attachment Service in Research in Motion (RIM) BlackBerry Enterprise Server (BES) 4.1.3 through 4.1.6, BlackBerry Professional Software 4.1.4, and BlackBerry Unite! before 1.0.3 bundle 28 allow user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) a crafted stream in a .pdf file, related to "symWidths"; or (2) a crafted data stream in a .pdf file, related to "bitmaps."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-0176?: Multiple heap-based buffer overflows in the PDF distiller in the Attachment Service in Research in Motion (RIM) BlackBerry Enterprise Server (BES) 4.1.3 through 4.1.6, BlackBerry Professional Software 4.1.4, and BlackBerry Unite! before 1.0.3 bundle 28 allow user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) a crafted stream in a .pdf file, related to "symWidths"; or (2) a crafted data stream in a .pdf file, related to "bitmaps."
How severe is CVE-2009-0176?: CVE-2009-0176 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2009-0176 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-0176?: CVE-2009-0176 primarily affects Research In Motion Limited Blackberry Enterprise Server. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-0176?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2009-0176 published?: CVE-2009-0176 was published on 2009-01-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (9)

cpe:2.3:a:research_in_motion_limited:blackberry_enterprise_server:4.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:research_in_motion_limited:blackberry_enterprise_server:4.1.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:research_in_motion_limited:blackberry_enterprise_server:4.1.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:research_in_motion_limited:blackberry_enterprise_server:4.1.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:research_in_motion_limited:blackberry_professional_software:4.1.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:research_in_motion_limited:blackberry_unite:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:research_in_motion_limited:blackberry_unite:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:research_in_motion_limited:blackberry_unite:1.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:research_in_motion_limited:blackberry_unite:1.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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