How severe is CVE-2009-0536?

CVE-2009-0536 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.9, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2009-0536 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-0536?

CVE-2009-0536 primarily affects Ibm Aix. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-0536?

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

When was CVE-2009-0536 published?

CVE-2009-0536 was published on 2009-02-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-0536

CVE-2009-0536 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Aix with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.9. 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-264.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (39th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Ibm Aix
Published: 2009-02-11
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

at in bos.rte.cron on IBM AIX 5.2.0, 5.3.0 through 5.3.9, and 6.1.0 through 6.1.2 allows local users to read arbitrary files via unspecified vectors, related to failure to drop root privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-0536?: at in bos.rte.cron on IBM AIX 5.2.0, 5.3.0 through 5.3.9, and 6.1.0 through 6.1.2 allows local users to read arbitrary files via unspecified vectors, related to failure to drop root privileges.
How severe is CVE-2009-0536?: CVE-2009-0536 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.9, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2009-0536 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-0536?: CVE-2009-0536 primarily affects Ibm Aix. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-0536?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2009-0536 published?: CVE-2009-0536 was published on 2009-02-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (8)

cpe:2.3:o:ibm:aix:5.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ibm:aix:5.3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ibm:aix:5.3.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ibm:aix:5.3.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ibm:aix:5.3.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ibm:aix:6.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ibm:aix:6.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ibm:aix:6.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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