How severe is CVE-2009-3944?

CVE-2009-3944 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2009-3944 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-3944?

CVE-2009-3944 primarily affects Rim Blackberry Browser. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-3944?

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

When was CVE-2009-3944 published?

CVE-2009-3944 was published on 2009-11-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-3944

CVE-2009-3944 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Rim Blackberry Browser 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: 1% (62nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Rim Blackberry Browser
Published: 2009-11-16
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Research In Motion (RIM) BlackBerry Browser on the BlackBerry 8800 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application hang) via a JavaScript loop that configures the home page by using the setHomePage method and a DHTML behavior property.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-3944?: Research In Motion (RIM) BlackBerry Browser on the BlackBerry 8800 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application hang) via a JavaScript loop that configures the home page by using the setHomePage method and a DHTML behavior property.
How severe is CVE-2009-3944?: CVE-2009-3944 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2009-3944 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-3944?: CVE-2009-3944 primarily affects Rim Blackberry Browser. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-3944?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2009-3944 published?: CVE-2009-3944 was published on 2009-11-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/507759/100/0/threaded

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:rim:blackberry_browser:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:rim:blackberry_8800:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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