How severe is CVE-2009-0681?

CVE-2009-0681 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2009-0681 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-0681?

CVE-2009-0681 primarily affects Pgp Desktop. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-0681?

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-2009-0681 published?

CVE-2009-0681 was published on 2009-04-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-0681

CVE-2009-0681 is a high-severity vulnerability in Pgp Desktop with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (34th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Pgp Desktop
Published: 2009-04-15
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

PGP Desktop before 9.10 allows local users to (1) cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted IOCTL request to pgpdisk.sys, and (2) cause a denial of service (crash) and execute arbitrary code via a crafted IRP in an IOCTL request to pgpwded.sys.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-0681?: PGP Desktop before 9.10 allows local users to (1) cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted IOCTL request to pgpdisk.sys, and (2) cause a denial of service (crash) and execute arbitrary code via a crafted IRP in an IOCTL request to pgpwded.sys.
How severe is CVE-2009-0681?: CVE-2009-0681 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2009-0681 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-0681?: CVE-2009-0681 primarily affects Pgp Desktop. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-0681?: 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-2009-0681 published?: CVE-2009-0681 was published on 2009-04-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (8)

cpe:2.3:a:pgp:desktop:*:-:home:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:pgp:desktop:*:-:pro:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:pgp:desktop:8.0:*:home:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:pgp:desktop:8.0:*:pro:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:pgp:desktop:9.0:*:home:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:pgp:desktop:9.0:*:professional:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:pgp:desktop:9.0.6:-:home:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:pgp:desktop:9.0.6:-:pro:*:*:*:*:*

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