CVE-2009-2646

Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in the PDF distiller in the Attachment Service component in Research In Motion (RIM) BlackBerry Enterprise Server (BES)…

published July 30, 2009

CVSS
—
EPSS
4%
Percentile
89.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A cleverly crafted PDF file could potentially corrupt your memory or even allow arbitrary code execution in BlackBerry servers! Think of it like a sneaky restaurant review that seems to praise a dish but actually includes a secret recipe that could spoil the kitchen—user-assisted, but devastating if no one checks the menu! An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to cause a denial of service, bringing your BlackBerry Enterprise Server to a screeching halt, or even execute arbitrary code. The consequences could range from minor disruptions to complete operational chaos!

Put simply

Think of it like a sneaky restaurant review that seems to praise a dish but actually includes a secret recipe that could spoil the kitchen—user-assisted, but devastating if no one checks the menu! The multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in the PDF distiller of BlackBerry Enterprise Server software allow attackers to manipulate crafted PDF file attachments, leading to memory corruption and potentially full control over the server.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to cause a denial of service, bringing your BlackBerry Enterprise Server to a screeching halt, or even execute arbitrary code. The consequences could range from minor disruptions to complete operational chaos! To mitigate this risk, upgrade your BlackBerry Enterprise Server software to the latest version and ensure strict filtering of incoming PDF attachments. Regularly review your security policies to prevent user-assisted attacks. This is fixable! Stay proactive, and you'll keep your server safe from these pesky PDFs. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.03611 · 89.4th percentile
Published
2009-07-30T19:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 30 JUL 19:00Z
    Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in the PDF distiller in the Attachment Service component in Research In Motion (RIM) BlackBerry Enterprise Server (BES)…
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