How severe is CVE-2009-0649?

CVE-2009-0649 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2009-0649 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 8% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-0649?

CVE-2009-0649 primarily affects Nokia Symbian S60 Browser. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-0649?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2009-0649 published?

CVE-2009-0649 was published on 2009-02-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-0649

CVE-2009-0649 is a high-severity vulnerability in Nokia Symbian S60 Browser with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 8% (94th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Nokia Symbian S60 Browser
Published: 2009-02-20
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The web browser in Symbian OS on the Nokia N95 cell phone allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via JavaScript code that calls the setAttributeNode method.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-0649?: The web browser in Symbian OS on the Nokia N95 cell phone allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via JavaScript code that calls the setAttributeNode method.
How severe is CVE-2009-0649?: CVE-2009-0649 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2009-0649 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 8% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-0649?: CVE-2009-0649 primarily affects Nokia Symbian S60 Browser. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-0649?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2009-0649 published?: CVE-2009-0649 was published on 2009-02-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:h:nokia:n95:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nokia:symbian_s60_browser:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*