How severe is CVE-2009-2054?

CVE-2009-2054 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2009-2054 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-2009-2054?

CVE-2009-2054 affects Cisco Unified Communications Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-2054?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2009-2054 published?

CVE-2009-2054 was published on 2009-08-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-2054

CVE-2009-2054 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cisco Unified Communications Manager with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8. 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-770.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (87th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-770
Affected product: Cisco Unified Communications Manager
Published: 2009-08-27
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cisco Unified Communications Manager (aka CUCM, formerly CallManager) 4.x, 5.x before 5.1(3g), 6.x before 6.1(4), 7.0 before 7.0(2a)su1, and 7.1 before 7.1(2a)su1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (file-descriptor exhaustion and SIP outage) via a flood of TCP packets, aka Bug ID CSCsx23689.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-2054?: Cisco Unified Communications Manager (aka CUCM, formerly CallManager) 4.x, 5.x before 5.1(3g), 6.x before 6.1(4), 7.0 before 7.0(2a)su1, and 7.1 before 7.1(2a)su1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (file-descriptor exhaustion and SIP outage) via a flood of TCP packets, aka Bug ID CSCsx23689.
How severe is CVE-2009-2054?: CVE-2009-2054 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2009-2054 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-2009-2054?: CVE-2009-2054 affects Cisco Unified Communications Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-2054?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2009-2054 published?: CVE-2009-2054 was published on 2009-08-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:cisco:unified_communications_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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