How severe is CVE-2009-0215?

CVE-2009-0215 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2009-0215 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 36% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-0215?

CVE-2009-0215 affects Ibm Access Support Activex Control. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-0215?

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-2009-0215 published?

CVE-2009-0215 was published on 2009-03-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-0215

CVE-2009-0215 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Ibm Access Support Activex Control with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 36% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 36% (98th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Ibm Access Support Activex Control
Published: 2009-03-25
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in the GetXMLValue method in the IBM Access Support ActiveX control in IbmEgath.dll, as distributed on IBM and Lenovo computers, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-0215?: Stack-based buffer overflow in the GetXMLValue method in the IBM Access Support ActiveX control in IbmEgath.dll, as distributed on IBM and Lenovo computers, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2009-0215?: CVE-2009-0215 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2009-0215 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 36% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-0215?: CVE-2009-0215 affects Ibm Access Support Activex Control. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-0215?: 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-2009-0215 published?: CVE-2009-0215 was published on 2009-03-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:access_support_activex_control:3.20.284.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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