CVE-2009-1639

Name: CVE-2009-1639
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2009-05-15T15:30:00.267+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.83%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2009-1639 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Stack-based buffer overflow in Nucleus Data Recovery Kernel Recovery for Novell 4.03 allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted .NKNT file.. EPSS estimates a 2.83% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in Nucleus Data Recovery Kernel Recovery for Novell 4.03 allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted .NKNT file.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.83%

84.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Nucleustechnologies	Kernel Recovery	4.03	Novell

References

http://secunia.com/advisories/34798Vendor Advisory
http://www.insight-tech.org/index.php?p=Kernel-recovery-for-Novell-Traditional-volumes-v-4-03-Code-Execution-and-DoSExploit, URL Repurposed
http://www.insight-tech.org/xploits/KernelrecoveryforNovell%28Traditionalvolumes%29v.4.03CodeExecutionandDoS.pyURL Repurposed
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/34846
http://secunia.com/advisories/34798Vendor Advisory
http://www.insight-tech.org/index.php?p=Kernel-recovery-for-Novell-Traditional-volumes-v-4-03-Code-Execution-and-DoSExploit, URL Repurposed
http://www.insight-tech.org/xploits/KernelrecoveryforNovell%28Traditionalvolumes%29v.4.03CodeExecutionandDoS.pyURL Repurposed
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/34846

Timeline

Published: May 15, 2009
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-1639?

Stack-based buffer overflow in Nucleus Data Recovery Kernel Recovery for Novell 4.03 allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted .NKNT file.

How severe is CVE-2009-1639?

Severity scoring for CVE-2009-1639 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.83% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2009-1639?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2009-1639?

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Source: NVD / NIST