How severe is CVE-2009-3090?

CVE-2009-3090 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2009-3090 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-2009-3090?

CVE-2009-3090 affects Ibm Tivoli Directory Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-3090?

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

When was CVE-2009-3090 published?

CVE-2009-3090 was published on 2009-09-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-3090

CVE-2009-3090 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Tivoli Directory Server 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.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (73rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Ibm Tivoli Directory Server
Published: 2009-09-08
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in IBM Tivoli Directory Server (TDS) 6.0 on Linux allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via unknown vectors, 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-2009-3090?: Unspecified vulnerability in IBM Tivoli Directory Server (TDS) 6.0 on Linux allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via unknown vectors, 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-2009-3090?: CVE-2009-3090 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2009-3090 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-2009-3090?: CVE-2009-3090 affects Ibm Tivoli Directory Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-3090?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2009-3090 published?: CVE-2009-3090 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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