How severe is CVE-2009-0896?

CVE-2009-0896 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2009-0896 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-0896?

CVE-2009-0896 primarily affects Ibm Websphere Mq. In total, 14 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-0896?

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-2009-0896 published?

CVE-2009-0896 was published on 2009-06-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-0896

CVE-2009-0896 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Ibm Websphere Mq with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. 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-119.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 7% (93rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Ibm Websphere Mq
Published: 2009-06-03
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in the queue manager in IBM WebSphere MQ 6.x before 6.0.2.7 and 7.x before 7.0.1.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted request.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-0896?: Buffer overflow in the queue manager in IBM WebSphere MQ 6.x before 6.0.2.7 and 7.x before 7.0.1.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted request.
How severe is CVE-2009-0896?: CVE-2009-0896 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2009-0896 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-0896?: CVE-2009-0896 primarily affects Ibm Websphere Mq. In total, 14 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-0896?: 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-2009-0896 published?: CVE-2009-0896 was published on 2009-06-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (14)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_mq:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_mq:6.0.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_mq:6.0.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_mq:6.0.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_mq:6.0.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_mq:6.0.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_mq:6.0.2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_mq:6.0.2.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_mq:6.0.2.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_mq:6.0.2.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_mq:6.0.2.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_mq:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_mq:7.0.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_mq:7.0.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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