CVE-2009-5098

Name: CVE-2009-5098
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2011-09-13T19:59:25.44+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 4.04%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2009-5098 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The LunaSysMgr process in Palm Pre WebOS 1.1 and earlier, when not viewing web pages in landscape mode, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a web page containing a long string following a refresh tag, which triggers a floating point exception.. EPSS estimates a 4.04% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The LunaSysMgr process in Palm Pre WebOS 1.1 and earlier, when not viewing web pages in landscape mode, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a web page containing a long string following a refresh tag, which triggers a floating point exception.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

4.04%

89.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-399

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Hp	Palm Pre Webos	<= 1.1.0
Hp	Palm Pre Webos	1.0.2
Hp	Palm Pre Webos	1.0.3
Hp	Palm Pre Webos	1.0.4

References

Timeline

Published: Sep 13, 2011
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-5098?

How severe is CVE-2009-5098?

Severity scoring for CVE-2009-5098 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.04% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2009-5098?

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