How severe is CVE-2009-2740?

CVE-2009-2740 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2009-2740 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-2740?

CVE-2009-2740 affects Ca Host-based Intrusion Prevention System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-2740?

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

When was CVE-2009-2740 published?

CVE-2009-2740 was published on 2009-08-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-2740

CVE-2009-2740 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ca Host-based Intrusion Prevention System with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. 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-399.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (73rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-399
Affected product: Ca Host-based Intrusion Prevention System
Published: 2009-08-19
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

kmxIds.sys before 7.3.1.18 in CA Host-Based Intrusion Prevention System (HIPS) 8.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (system crash) via a malformed packet.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-2740?: kmxIds.sys before 7.3.1.18 in CA Host-Based Intrusion Prevention System (HIPS) 8.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (system crash) via a malformed packet.
How severe is CVE-2009-2740?: CVE-2009-2740 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2009-2740 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-2740?: CVE-2009-2740 affects Ca Host-based Intrusion Prevention System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-2740?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2009-2740 published?: CVE-2009-2740 was published on 2009-08-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ca:host-based_intrusion_prevention_system:8.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

More vulnerabilities in Ca Host-based Intrusion Prevention System

CVE-2011-1036 — High (CVSS 8.8): The XML Security Database Parser class in the XMLSecDB ActiveX control in the HIPSEngine component in the Management…
CVE-2006-6952 — High (CVSS 7.2): Computer Associates Host Intrusion Prevention System (HIPS) drivers (1) Core kmxstart.sys 6.5.4.31 and (2) Firewall…

All CVEs affecting Ca Host-based Intrusion Prevention System →

Other CWE-399 (Resource Management Errors) vulnerabilities

CVE-2015-8104 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): The KVM subsystem in the Linux kernel through 4.2.6, and Xen 4.3.x through 4.6.x, allows guest OS users to cause a…
CVE-2015-0339 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): Adobe Flash Player before 13.0.0.277 and 14.x through 17.x before 17.0.0.134 on Windows and OS X and before…
CVE-2015-0335 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): Adobe Flash Player before 13.0.0.277 and 14.x through 17.x before 17.0.0.134 on Windows and OS X and before…
CVE-2015-0333 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): Adobe Flash Player before 13.0.0.277 and 14.x through 17.x before 17.0.0.134 on Windows and OS X and before…
CVE-2014-4121 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 SP2, 3.5, 3.5.1, 4, 4.5, 4.5.1, and 4.5.2 does not properly parse internationalized…
CVE-2014-0560 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): Use-after-free vulnerability in Adobe Reader and Acrobat 10.x before 10.1.12 and 11.x before 11.0.09 on Windows and OS…

Browse all CWE-399 (Resource Management Errors) vulnerabilities →