CVE-2009-3518

Name: CVE-2009-3518
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2009-10-01T15:30:00.377+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 5.50%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2009-3518 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Argument injection vulnerability in the iim: URI handler in IBMIM.exe in IBM Installation Manager 1.3.2 and earlier, as used in IBM Rational Robot and Rational Team Concert, allows remote attackers to load arbitrary DLL files via the -vm option, as demonstrated by a reference to a UNC share pathname.. EPSS estimates a 5.50% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Argument injection vulnerability in the iim: URI handler in IBMIM.exe in IBM Installation Manager 1.3.2 and earlier, as used in IBM Rational Robot and Rational Team Concert, allows remote attackers to load arbitrary DLL files via the -vm option, as demonstrated by a reference to a UNC share pathname.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

5.50%

91.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-94

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Installation Manager	<= 1.3.2
Ibm	Installation Manager	1.0
Ibm	Installation Manager	1.2.1
Ibm	Installation Manager	1.3.0
Ibm	Installation Manager	1.3.1

References

http://retrogod.altervista.org/9sg_ibm_uri.htmlExploit
http://secunia.com/advisories/36906Vendor Advisory
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/2792Vendor Advisory
http://retrogod.altervista.org/9sg_ibm_uri.htmlExploit
http://secunia.com/advisories/36906Vendor Advisory
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/2792Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 1, 2009
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-3518?

How severe is CVE-2009-3518?

Severity scoring for CVE-2009-3518 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 5.50% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2009-3518?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST