How severe is CVE-2009-3900?

CVE-2009-3900 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2009-3900 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-3900?

CVE-2009-3900 primarily affects Ibm Powerha. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-3900?

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-2009-3900 published?

CVE-2009-3900 was published on 2009-11-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-3900

CVE-2009-3900 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Powerha with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (84th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Ibm Powerha
Published: 2009-11-06
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in the Cluster Management component in IBM PowerHA 5.4, 5.4.1, 5.5, and 6.1 on AIX allows remote attackers to modify the operating-system configuration via packets to the godm port (6177/tcp).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-3900?: Unspecified vulnerability in the Cluster Management component in IBM PowerHA 5.4, 5.4.1, 5.5, and 6.1 on AIX allows remote attackers to modify the operating-system configuration via packets to the godm port (6177/tcp).
How severe is CVE-2009-3900?: CVE-2009-3900 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2009-3900 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-3900?: CVE-2009-3900 primarily affects Ibm Powerha. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-3900?: 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-2009-3900 published?: CVE-2009-3900 was published on 2009-11-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:powerha:5.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:powerha:5.4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:powerha:5.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:powerha:6.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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