CVE-2009-1639
CVE-2009-1639 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Nucleustechnologies Kernel Recovery with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. 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 9.3)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (85th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Nucleustechnologies Kernel Recovery
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in Nucleus Data Recovery Kernel Recovery for Novell 4.03 allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted .NKNT file.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2009-1639?
- Stack-based buffer overflow in Nucleus Data Recovery Kernel Recovery for Novell 4.03 allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted .NKNT file.
- How severe is CVE-2009-1639?
- CVE-2009-1639 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
- Is CVE-2009-1639 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2009-1639?
- CVE-2009-1639 affects Nucleustechnologies Kernel Recovery. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2009-1639?
- 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-2009-1639 published?
- CVE-2009-1639 was published on 2009-05-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34798
- http://www.insight-tech.org/index.php?p=Kernel-recovery-for-Novell-Traditional-volumes-v-4-03-Code-Execution-and-DoS
- http://www.insight-tech.org/xploits/KernelrecoveryforNovell%28Traditionalvolumes%29v.4.03CodeExecutionandDoS.py
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/34846
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:nucleustechnologies:kernel_recovery:4.03:novell:*:*:*:*:*:*
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