How severe is CVE-2009-3999?

CVE-2009-3999 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2009-3999 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 72% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-3999?

CVE-2009-3999 primarily affects Hp Power Manager. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-3999?

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-2009-3999 published?

CVE-2009-3999 was published on 2010-01-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-3999

CVE-2009-3999 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Hp Power Manager with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 72% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 72% (99th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Hp Power Manager
Published: 2010-01-20
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in goform/formExportDataLogs in HP Power Manager before 4.2.10 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long fileName parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-3999?: Stack-based buffer overflow in goform/formExportDataLogs in HP Power Manager before 4.2.10 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long fileName parameter.
How severe is CVE-2009-3999?: CVE-2009-3999 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2009-3999 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 72% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-3999?: CVE-2009-3999 primarily affects Hp Power Manager. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-3999?: 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-2009-3999 published?: CVE-2009-3999 was published on 2010-01-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:hp:power_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hp:power_manager:4.2.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hp:power_manager:4.2.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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