How severe is CVE-2009-3863?

CVE-2009-3863 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2009-3863 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-3863?

CVE-2009-3863 affects Novell Groupwise. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-3863?

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

When was CVE-2009-3863 published?

CVE-2009-3863 was published on 2009-11-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-3863

CVE-2009-3863 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Novell Groupwise 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (92nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Novell Groupwise
Published: 2009-11-04
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in the gxmim1.dll ActiveX control in Novell Groupwise Client 7.0.3.1294 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a long argument to the SetFontFace method.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-3863?: Buffer overflow in the gxmim1.dll ActiveX control in Novell Groupwise Client 7.0.3.1294 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a long argument to the SetFontFace method.
How severe is CVE-2009-3863?: CVE-2009-3863 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2009-3863 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-3863?: CVE-2009-3863 affects Novell Groupwise. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-3863?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2009-3863 published?: CVE-2009-3863 was published on 2009-11-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/9683

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:novell:groupwise:7.0.3.1294:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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