CVE-2009-2538
CVE-2009-2538 is a high-severity vulnerability in Nokia Symbian with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.1. 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-399.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.1)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (85th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-399
- Affected product: Nokia Symbian
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The Nokia N95 running Symbian OS 9.2, N82, and N810 Internet Tablet allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via a large integer value for the length property of a Select object, a related issue to CVE-2009-1692.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2009-2538?
- The Nokia N95 running Symbian OS 9.2, N82, and N810 Internet Tablet allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via a large integer value for the length property of a Select object, a related issue to CVE-2009-1692.
- How severe is CVE-2009-2538?
- CVE-2009-2538 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.1, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2009-2538 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-2009-2538?
- CVE-2009-2538 primarily affects Nokia Symbian. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2009-2538?
- 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-2009-2538 published?
- CVE-2009-2538 was published on 2009-07-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/9160
- http://www.g-sec.lu/one-bug-to-rule-them-all.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/504969/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/504988/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/504989/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/505006/100/0/threaded
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/52872
Affected products (3)
- cpe:2.3:o:nokia:symbian:9.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:h:nokia:n82:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:h:nokia:n810_internet_tablet:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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