How severe is CVE-2009-1477?

CVE-2009-1477 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2009-1477 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-1477?

CVE-2009-1477 primarily affects Aten Kh1516i Ip Kvm Switch. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-1477?

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-2009-1477 published?

CVE-2009-1477 was published on 2009-05-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-1477

CVE-2009-1477 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: 2% (80th 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 https web interfaces on the ATEN KH1516i IP KVM switch with firmware 1.0.063, the KN9116 IP KVM switch with firmware 1.1.104, and the PN9108 power-control unit have a hardcoded SSL private key, which makes it easier for remote attackers to decrypt https sessions by extracting this key from their own switch and then sniffing network traffic to a switch owned by a different customer.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-1477?: The https web interfaces on the ATEN KH1516i IP KVM switch with firmware 1.0.063, the KN9116 IP KVM switch with firmware 1.1.104, and the PN9108 power-control unit have a hardcoded SSL private key, which makes it easier for remote attackers to decrypt https sessions by extracting this key from their own switch and then sniffing network traffic to a switch owned by a different customer.
How severe is CVE-2009-1477?: CVE-2009-1477 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2009-1477 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-1477?: CVE-2009-1477 primarily affects Aten Kh1516i Ip Kvm Switch. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-1477?: 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-2009-1477 published?: CVE-2009-1477 was published on 2009-05-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:h:aten:kh1516i_ip_kvm_switch:1.0.063:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:aten:kn9116_ip_kvm_switch:1.1.104:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:aten:pn9108_power_over_the_net:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

More vulnerabilities in Aten Kh1516i Ip Kvm Switch

CVE-2009-1473 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): The (1) Windows and (2) Java client programs for the ATEN KH1516i IP KVM switch with firmware 1.0.063 and the KN9116 IP…
CVE-2009-1472 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): The Java client program for the ATEN KH1516i IP KVM switch with firmware 1.0.063 and the KN9116 IP KVM switch with…
CVE-2009-1474 — High (CVSS 7.6): The ATEN KH1516i IP KVM switch with firmware 1.0.063 and the KN9116 IP KVM switch with firmware 1.1.104 do not (1)…

All CVEs affecting Aten Kh1516i Ip Kvm Switch →

Other CWE-310 (Cryptographic Issues) vulnerabilities

CVE-2014-7878 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): The Application Lifecycle Service (ALS) in HP Helion Cloud Development Platform 1.0, when a virtual machine is derived…
CVE-2013-3712 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): SUSE Studio Onsite 1.3.x before 1.3.6 and SUSE Studio Extension for System z 1.3 uses "static" secret tokens, which has…
CVE-2013-6952 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): The Belkin WeMo Home Automation firmware before 3949 has a hardcoded GPG key, which makes it easier for remote…
CVE-2013-6838 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): An unspecified Enghouse Interactive Professional Services "addon product" in Enghouse Interactive IVR Pro (VIP2000)…
CVE-2013-0137 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): The default configuration of the Digital Alert Systems DASDEC EAS device before 2.0-2 and the Monroe Electronics R189…
CVE-2011-5123 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): The Antivirus component in Comodo Internet Security before 5.3.175888.1227 does not check whether X.509 certificates in…

Browse all CWE-310 (Cryptographic Issues) vulnerabilities →