How severe is CVE-2009-3473?

CVE-2009-3473 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2009-3473 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-3473?

CVE-2009-3473 primarily affects Ibm Db2. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-3473?

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-2009-3473 published?

CVE-2009-3473 was published on 2009-09-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-3473

CVE-2009-3473 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Ibm Db2 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.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (78th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Ibm Db2
Published: 2009-09-29
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

IBM DB2 9.1 before FP8 does not require the SETSESSIONUSER privilege for the SET SESSION AUTHORIZATION statement, which has unspecified impact and remote attack vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-3473?: IBM DB2 9.1 before FP8 does not require the SETSESSIONUSER privilege for the SET SESSION AUTHORIZATION statement, which has unspecified impact and remote attack vectors.
How severe is CVE-2009-3473?: CVE-2009-3473 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2009-3473 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-3473?: CVE-2009-3473 primarily affects Ibm Db2. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-3473?: 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-2009-3473 published?: CVE-2009-3473 was published on 2009-09-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (7)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:9.1:fp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:9.1:fp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:9.1:fp3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:9.1:fp4:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:9.1:fp5:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:9.1:fp6:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:9.1:fp7:*:*:*:*:*:*

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