How severe is CVE-2009-3032?

CVE-2009-3032 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2009-3032 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-3032?

CVE-2009-3032 primarily affects Ibm Lotus Notes. In total, 31 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-3032?

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

When was CVE-2009-3032 published?

CVE-2009-3032 was published on 2010-03-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-3032

CVE-2009-3032 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Ibm Lotus Notes with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. 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-189.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (89th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-189
Affected product: Ibm Lotus Notes
Published: 2010-03-05
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Integer overflow in kvolefio.dll 8.5.0.8339 and 10.5.0.0 in the Autonomy KeyView Filter SDK, as used in IBM Lotus Notes 8.5, Symantec Mail Security for Microsoft Exchange 5.0.10 through 5.0.13, and other products, allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted OLE document that triggers a heap-based buffer overflow.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-3032?: Integer overflow in kvolefio.dll 8.5.0.8339 and 10.5.0.0 in the Autonomy KeyView Filter SDK, as used in IBM Lotus Notes 8.5, Symantec Mail Security for Microsoft Exchange 5.0.10 through 5.0.13, and other products, allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted OLE document that triggers a heap-based buffer overflow.
How severe is CVE-2009-3032?: CVE-2009-3032 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2009-3032 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-3032?: CVE-2009-3032 primarily affects Ibm Lotus Notes. In total, 31 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-3032?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2009-3032 published?: CVE-2009-3032 was published on 2010-03-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (31)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:lotus_notes:8.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:brightmail_gateway:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:data_loss_prevention_detection_servers:8.1.1:*:linux:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:data_loss_prevention_detection_servers:8.1.1:*:windows:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:data_loss_prevention_detection_servers:9.0.1:*:linux:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:data_loss_prevention_detection_servers:9.0.1:*:windows:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:data_loss_prevention_detection_servers:10.0:*:linux:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:data_loss_prevention_detection_servers:10.0:*:windows:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:data_loss_prevention_endpoint_agents:8.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:data_loss_prevention_endpoint_agents:9.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:data_loss_prevention_endpoint_agents:10.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:im_manager_2007:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:mail_security:5.0.0:*:smtp:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:mail_security:5.0.1.181:*:smtp:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:mail_security:5.0.1.182:*:smtp:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:mail_security:5.0.1.189:*:smtp:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:mail_security:5.0.11:*:microsoft_exchange:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:mail_security:5.0.12:*:microsoft_exchange:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:mail_security:5.0.13:*:microsoft_exchange:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:mail_security:6.0.6:*:microsoft_exchange:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:mail_security:6.0.7:*:microsoft_exchange:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:mail_security:6.0.8:*:microsoft_exchange:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:mail_security:7.5.3.25:*:domino:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:mail_security:7.5.4.29:*:domino:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:mail_security:7.5.5.32:*:domino:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:mail_security:7.5.6:*:domino:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:mail_security:7.5.7:*:domino:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:mail_security:7.5.8:*:domino:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:mail_security:8.0:*:domino:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:mail_security:8.0.1:*:domino:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:mail_security:8.0.2:*:domino:*:*:*:*:*

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