CVE-2009-0176: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2009-0176: Multiple heap-based buffer overflows in the PDF distiller in the Attachment Service in Research in Motion (...

Multiple heap-based buffer overflows in the PDF distiller in the Attachment Service in Research in Motion (RIM) BlackBerry Enterprise Server (BES) 4.1.3 through 4.1.6, BlackBerry Professional Software 4.1.4, and BlackBerry Unite! before 1.0.3 bundle 28 allow user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) a crafted stream in a .pdf file, related to "symWidths"; or (2) a crafted data stream in a .pdf file, related to "bitmaps."

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedSep 17, 2024, 02:31 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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This CVE affects legacy BlackBerry server software that processes email attachments. A specially crafted PDF could trigger heap buffer overflows in the Attachment Service PDF distiller and may allow arbitrary code execution. The attack requires a user-assisted PDF handling path, but impacted servers may sit in enterprise messaging flows. Exposure is most likely in organizations still running the named legacy BlackBerry Enterprise Server, BlackBerry Professional Software, or BlackBerry Unite versions with Attachment Service enabled for PDF processing. Modern environments are unlikely to be affected unless old BlackBerry infrastructure remains operational. Prioritize remediation if any affected BlackBerry infrastructure remains in production. The business risk is concentrated but serious: attachment processing could become a code execution path on messaging infrastructure. Mitigation focus: Inventory BlackBerry server products and versions against the affected list.; Review BlackBerry KB17118 and KB17119 for vendor remediation guidance.; Move affected systems off vulnerable versions according to vendor guidance..

Prepared: Jun 28, 2026, 11:41 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Jan 20, 2009, 15:26 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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