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CVE-2009-0879

MediumPublished

The CIM server in IBM Director before 5.20.3 Service Update 2 on Windows allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) via a long...

Published: Mar 12, 2009
Updated: Aug 7, 2024
Assigning CNA: mitre
Evidence observed: Mar 10, 2009

Primary CVSS

5.0/ 10Medium

nvd · CVSS 2.0

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P

EPSS probability estimate

8.2%

Low · next 30 days

Percentile: 94.7%
Model date: Sep 21, 2026

EPSS is a statistical estimate, not a certainty or a measure of impact. Combine it with CVSS, KEV status, exposure and your environment.

Summary

The CIM server in IBM Director before 5.20.3 Service Update 2 on Windows allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) via a long consumer name, as demonstrated by an M-POST request to a long /CIMListener/ URI.

Sources

IBM Director 5.20.3su2 CIM Server - Remote Denial of ServiceExploit
Bernhard Mueller · windows · Mar 10, 2009

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