How severe is CVE-2009-0879?

CVE-2009-0879 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2009-0879 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-2009-0879?

CVE-2009-0879 primarily affects Ibm Director. In total, 15 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-0879?

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

When was CVE-2009-0879 published?

CVE-2009-0879 was published on 2009-03-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-0879

CVE-2009-0879 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Director with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. 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: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 8% (94th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Ibm Director
Published: 2009-03-12
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The CIM server in IBM Director before 5.20.3 Service Update 2 on Windows allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) via a long consumer name, as demonstrated by an M-POST request to a long /CIMListener/ URI.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-0879?: The CIM server in IBM Director before 5.20.3 Service Update 2 on Windows allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) via a long consumer name, as demonstrated by an M-POST request to a long /CIMListener/ URI.
How severe is CVE-2009-0879?: CVE-2009-0879 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2009-0879 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-2009-0879?: CVE-2009-0879 primarily affects Ibm Director. In total, 15 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-0879?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2009-0879 published?: CVE-2009-0879 was published on 2009-03-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (15)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:director:*:service_update_1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:director:3.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:director:4.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:director:4.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:director:4.12:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:director:4.20:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:director:4.21:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:director:4.22:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:director:5.10.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:director:5.10.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:director:5.10.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:director:5.10.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:director:5.20.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:director:5.20.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:director:5.20.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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