How severe is CVE-2009-1473?

CVE-2009-1473 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2009-1473 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-1473?

CVE-2009-1473 primarily affects Aten Kh1516i Ip Kvm Switch. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-1473?

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-2009-1473 published?

CVE-2009-1473 was published on 2009-05-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-1473

CVE-2009-1473 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Aten Kh1516i Ip Kvm Switch 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-310.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (87th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-310
Affected product: Aten Kh1516i Ip Kvm Switch
Published: 2009-05-27
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The (1) Windows and (2) Java client programs for the ATEN KH1516i IP KVM switch with firmware 1.0.063 and the KN9116 IP KVM switch with firmware 1.1.104 do not properly use RSA cryptography for a symmetric session-key negotiation, which makes it easier for remote attackers to (a) decrypt network traffic, or (b) conduct man-in-the-middle attacks, by repeating unspecified "client-side calculations."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-1473?: The (1) Windows and (2) Java client programs for the ATEN KH1516i IP KVM switch with firmware 1.0.063 and the KN9116 IP KVM switch with firmware 1.1.104 do not properly use RSA cryptography for a symmetric session-key negotiation, which makes it easier for remote attackers to (a) decrypt network traffic, or (b) conduct man-in-the-middle attacks, by repeating unspecified "client-side calculations."
How severe is CVE-2009-1473?: CVE-2009-1473 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2009-1473 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-1473?: CVE-2009-1473 primarily affects Aten Kh1516i Ip Kvm Switch. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-1473?: 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-2009-1473 published?: CVE-2009-1473 was published on 2009-05-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:h:aten:kh1516i_ip_kvm_switch:1.0.063:-:java_client:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:aten:kh1516i_ip_kvm_switch:1.0.063:-:windows_client:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:aten:kn9116_ip_kvm_switch:1.1.104:-:java_client:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:aten:kn9116_ip_kvm_switch:1.1.104:-:windows_client:*:*:*:*:*

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