CVE-2009-0305: Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in the Research in Motion RIM AxLoader ActiveX control in AxLoader.ocx a

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HIGH 9.3DOWNGRADE

CVE-2009-0305 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 9.3) affecting blackberry application web loader. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in the Research in Motion RIM AxLoader ActiveX control in AxLoader.ocx and AxLoader.dll in BlackBerry Application Web Loader 1.0 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified use of the (1) load or (2) loadJad method.

Why this priority

Critical severity
EPSS top 3%: very likely to be exploited

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.3 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	19.3% (top 3%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-119
Published	2009-02-10
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: research in motion limited

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2009-02-10 22:30 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:04 UTCUpdated Record last modified

research in motion limited blackberry application web loader DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy blackberry-application-web-loader || rpm -q blackberry-application-web-loader || blackberry-application-web-loader --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison blackberry-application-web-loader sudo apt install blackberry-application-web-loader=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo apt-mark hold blackberry-application-web-loader

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list blackberry-application-web-loader sudo dnf downgrade blackberry-application-web-loader-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo dnf versionlock add blackberry-application-web-loader

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2009-0305?

blackberry application web loader: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2009-0305 being exploited?

CVE-2009-0305 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2009-0305 affect?

CVE-2009-0305 affects blackberry application web loader. Severity is high (CVSS 9.3). Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in the Research in Motion RIM AxLoader ActiveX control in AxLoader.ocx and AxLoader.dll in BlackBerry Application Web Loader 1.0 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified use of t

How urgent is CVE-2009-0305?

Priority 57/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 3%: very likely to be exploited

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