How severe is CVE-2009-4486?

CVE-2009-4486 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2009-4486 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-4486?

CVE-2009-4486 primarily affects Novell Imanager. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-4486?

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-2009-4486 published?

CVE-2009-4486 was published on 2010-01-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-4486

CVE-2009-4486 is a high-severity vulnerability in Novell Imanager with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. 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: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (90th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Novell Imanager
Published: 2010-01-08
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in the eDirectory plugin in Novell iManager before 2.7.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via vectors that trigger long arguments to an unspecified sub-application, related to importing and exporting from a schema.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-4486?: Stack-based buffer overflow in the eDirectory plugin in Novell iManager before 2.7.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via vectors that trigger long arguments to an unspecified sub-application, related to importing and exporting from a schema.
How severe is CVE-2009-4486?: CVE-2009-4486 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2009-4486 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-4486?: CVE-2009-4486 primarily affects Novell Imanager. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-4486?: 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-2009-4486 published?: CVE-2009-4486 was published on 2010-01-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (7)

cpe:2.3:a:novell:imanager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:novell:imanager:1.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:novell:imanager:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:novell:imanager:2.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:novell:imanager:2.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:novell:imanager:2.6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:novell:imanager:2.7.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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