CVE-2009-0215 in the critical feed json
Stack-based buffer overflow in the GetXMLValue method in the IBM Access Support ActiveX control in IbmEgath.dll, as distributed on IBM and…
published 2009-03-25 17 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2009-0224
- cvss
- 9.3
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 36.3%
- EPSS 36.3% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 98%
- public exploits
- 2
- Metasploit, Exploit-DB
Summary
Stack-based buffer overflow in the GetXMLValue method in the IBM Access Support ActiveX control in IbmEgath.dll, as distributed on IBM and Lenovo computers, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.
Timeline
- First public exploit (Metasploit exploit/windows/browser/ibmegath_getxmlvalue)
- Published
Exploit prediction
36.31% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 98% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
Exploits and checks
- Metasploit exploit/windows/browser/ibmegath_getxmlvalue IBM Access Support ActiveX Control Buffer Overflow metasploit exploit, normal rank, 2009-03-24
- EDB-16517 IBM Access Support - ActiveX Control Buffer Overflow (Metasploit) remote, 2010-11-11
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 9.3 | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
Classification
- Weakness
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- CWE-119 Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer
References
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vupen.com
/english/advisories/2009/0824
vdb-entry, vendor-advisory
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osvdb.org
/52958
vdb-entry
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exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/49409
vdb-entry
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secunia.com
/advisories/34470
third-party-advisory
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securityfocus.com
/bid/34228
vdb-entry
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kb.cert.org
/vuls/id/340420
third-party-advisory, us-government-resource
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2009-0215
- NVD CVE-2009-0215
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