HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2009-0306
CRITICAL

CVE-2009-0306

CWE-119Published: November 4, 2009· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

9.3
CVSS v3.1

Official 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.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2009-0306 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-119): Buffer overflow vulnerabilities can lead to arbitrary code execution or denial of service by corrupting adjacent memory.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityM
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityC
IntegrityC
AvailabilityC
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Affected Vendors & Products

IBM1 product(s)
lotus notes intellisync
rim1 product(s)
blackberry desktop software
Source: NVD CPE · 2 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories

PATCHhttp://www.blackberry.com/btsc/search.do?cmd=displayKC&docType=kc&externalId=KB19701
PATCHhttp://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/3133
PATCHhttp://www.blackberry.com/btsc/search.do?cmd=displayKC&docType=kc&externalId=KB19701
PATCHhttp://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/3133

All References (6)

→
http://www.blackberry.com/btsc/search.do?cmd=displayKC&docType=kc&externalId=KB19701Patch · Vendor Advisory
→
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/36903
→
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/3133Patch · Vendor Advisory
→
http://www.blackberry.com/btsc/search.do?cmd=displayKC&docType=kc&externalId=KB19701Patch · Vendor Advisory
→
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/36903
→
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/3133Patch · Vendor Advisory

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2009-0306
CVSS Score9.3 / 10
SeverityCRITICAL
WeaknessCWE-119
CISA KEVNo
Affected2 vendor(s)
PublishedNov 4, 2009

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2009-0306 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.
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