CVE-2009-2865
CVE-2009-2865 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cisco Unified Communications Manager Express with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.6. 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: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.6)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 6% (92nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Cisco Unified Communications Manager Express
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Buffer overflow in the login implementation in the Extension Mobility feature in the Unified Communications Manager Express (CME) component in Cisco IOS 12.4XW, 12.4XY, 12.4XZ, and 12.4YA allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service via crafted HTTP requests, aka Bug ID CSCsq58779.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2009-2865?
- Buffer overflow in the login implementation in the Extension Mobility feature in the Unified Communications Manager Express (CME) component in Cisco IOS 12.4XW, 12.4XY, 12.4XZ, and 12.4YA allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service via crafted HTTP requests, aka Bug ID CSCsq58779.
- How severe is CVE-2009-2865?
- CVE-2009-2865 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.6, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2009-2865 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2009-2865?
- CVE-2009-2865 primarily affects Cisco Unified Communications Manager Express. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2009-2865?
- 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-2009-2865 published?
- CVE-2009-2865 was published on 2009-09-28 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://osvdb.org/58335
- http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/viewAlert.x?alertId=18884
- http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/products_security_advisory09186a0080af8116.shtml
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/36498
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1022932
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/2758
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/53448
Affected products (5)
- cpe:2.3:a:cisco:unified_communications_manager_express:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:cisco:ios:12.4xw:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:cisco:ios:12.4xy:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:cisco:ios:12.4xz:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:cisco:ios:12.4ya:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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