How severe is CVE-2009-2483?

CVE-2009-2483 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.9, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2009-2483 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-2483?

CVE-2009-2483 primarily affects Netbsd. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-2483?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2009-2483 published?

CVE-2009-2483 was published on 2009-07-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-2483

CVE-2009-2483 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Netbsd with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.9. 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-189.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (29th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-189
Affected product: Netbsd
Published: 2009-07-16
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

libprop/prop_object.c in proplib in NetBSD 4.0 and 4.0.1 allows local users to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and kernel panic) via a malformed externalized plist (XML form) containing an undefined element.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-2483?: libprop/prop_object.c in proplib in NetBSD 4.0 and 4.0.1 allows local users to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and kernel panic) via a malformed externalized plist (XML form) containing an undefined element.
How severe is CVE-2009-2483?: CVE-2009-2483 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.9, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2009-2483 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-2483?: CVE-2009-2483 primarily affects Netbsd. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-2483?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2009-2483 published?: CVE-2009-2483 was published on 2009-07-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:netbsd:netbsd:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:netbsd:netbsd:4.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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