How severe is CVE-2009-3088?

CVE-2009-3088 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2009-3088 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-3088?

CVE-2009-3088 affects Ibm Tivoli Directory Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-3088?

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-2009-3088 published?

CVE-2009-3088 was published on 2009-09-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-3088

CVE-2009-3088 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Tivoli Directory Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. 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 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (77th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Ibm Tivoli Directory Server
Published: 2009-09-08
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in ibmdiradm in IBM Tivoli Directory Server (TDS) 6.0 on Linux allows remote attackers to have an unspecified impact via unknown vectors that trigger heap corruption, as demonstrated by a certain module in VulnDisco Pack Professional 8.11. NOTE: as of 20090903, this disclosure has no actionable information. However, because the VulnDisco Pack author is a reliable researcher, the issue is being assigned a CVE identifier for tracking purposes.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-3088?: Heap-based buffer overflow in ibmdiradm in IBM Tivoli Directory Server (TDS) 6.0 on Linux allows remote attackers to have an unspecified impact via unknown vectors that trigger heap corruption, as demonstrated by a certain module in VulnDisco Pack Professional 8.11. NOTE: as of 20090903, this disclosure has no actionable information. However, because the VulnDisco Pack author is a reliable researcher, the issue is being assigned a CVE identifier for tracking purposes.
How severe is CVE-2009-3088?: CVE-2009-3088 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2009-3088 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-3088?: CVE-2009-3088 affects Ibm Tivoli Directory Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-3088?: 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-2009-3088 published?: CVE-2009-3088 was published on 2009-09-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_directory_server:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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