CVE-2009-0306
9.3 · HIGHOverview
CVE-2009-0306 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting rim blackberry_desktop_software. It was published on November 4, 2009 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3 (HIGH).
This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.
Technical Description
Buffer overflow in the IBM Lotus Notes Intellisync ActiveX control in lnresobject.dll in BlackBerry Desktop Manager in Research In Motion (RIM) BlackBerry Desktop Software before 5.0.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted web page. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
Remediation
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from rim. Update blackberry_desktop_software to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| rim | blackberry_desktop_software | 0 | Affected |
References
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2009-0306?
CVE-2009-0306 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting rim blackberry_desktop_software. It was published on November 4, 2009 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3 (HIGH).
How severe is CVE-2009-0306?
This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.
How do I fix or remediate CVE-2009-0306?
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from rim. Update blackberry_desktop_software to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
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