How severe is CVE-2009-0306?

CVE-2009-0306 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2009-0306 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-0306?

CVE-2009-0306 primarily affects Rim Blackberry Desktop Software. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-0306?

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-2009-0306 published?

CVE-2009-0306 was published on 2009-11-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-0306

CVE-2009-0306 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Rim Blackberry Desktop Software 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: 4% (89th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Rim Blackberry Desktop Software
Published: 2009-11-04
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in the IBM Lotus Notes Intellisync ActiveX control in lnresobject.dll in BlackBerry Desktop Manager in Research In Motion (RIM) BlackBerry Desktop Software before 5.0.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted web page. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-0306?: Buffer overflow in the IBM Lotus Notes Intellisync ActiveX control in lnresobject.dll in BlackBerry Desktop Manager in Research In Motion (RIM) BlackBerry Desktop Software before 5.0.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted web page. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
How severe is CVE-2009-0306?: CVE-2009-0306 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2009-0306 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-0306?: CVE-2009-0306 primarily affects Rim Blackberry Desktop Software. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-0306?: 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-2009-0306 published?: CVE-2009-0306 was published on 2009-11-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:rim:blackberry_desktop_software:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:lotus_notes_intellisync:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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