How severe is CVE-2009-0192?

CVE-2009-0192 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2009-0192 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 12% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-0192?

CVE-2009-0192 primarily affects Novell Edirectory. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-0192?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2009-0192 published?

CVE-2009-0192 was published on 2009-07-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-0192

CVE-2009-0192 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Novell Edirectory with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 12% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-189.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 12% (96th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-189
Affected product: Novell Edirectory
Published: 2009-07-14
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Off-by-one error in the iMonitor component in Novell eDirectory 8.8 SP3, 8.8 SP3 FTF3, and possibly other versions allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an HTTP request with a crafted Accept-Language header, which triggers a stack-based buffer overflow.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-0192?: Off-by-one error in the iMonitor component in Novell eDirectory 8.8 SP3, 8.8 SP3 FTF3, and possibly other versions allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an HTTP request with a crafted Accept-Language header, which triggers a stack-based buffer overflow.
How severe is CVE-2009-0192?: CVE-2009-0192 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2009-0192 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 12% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-0192?: CVE-2009-0192 primarily affects Novell Edirectory. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-0192?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2009-0192 published?: CVE-2009-0192 was published on 2009-07-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:novell:edirectory:8.8:sp3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:novell:edirectory:8.8:sp3:ftf3:*:*:*:*:*

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