How severe is CVE-2009-0219?

CVE-2009-0219 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2009-0219 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-0219?

CVE-2009-0219 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-2009-0219?

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-2009-0219 published?

CVE-2009-0219 was published on 2009-01-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-0219

CVE-2009-0219 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-399.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (91st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-399
Affected product: Research In Motion Limited Blackberry Enterprise Server
Published: 2009-01-21
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

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 performs delete operations on uninitialized pointers, which allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted data stream in a .pdf file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-0219?: 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 performs delete operations on uninitialized pointers, which allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted data stream in a .pdf file.
How severe is CVE-2009-0219?: CVE-2009-0219 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2009-0219 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-0219?: CVE-2009-0219 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-2009-0219?: 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-2009-0219 published?: CVE-2009-0219 was published on 2009-01-21 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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