CVE-2009-0582: The ntlm_challenge function in the NTLM SASL authentication mechanism in camel/camel-sasl-ntlm.c in Camel in E

Q: How do I fix CVE-2009-0582?

evolution-data-server: upgrade to newer than 2.24.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2009-0582 being exploited?

CVE-2009-0582 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2009-0582 affect?

CVE-2009-0582 affects evolution-data-server. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.8). The ntlm_challenge function in the NTLM SASL authentication mechanism in camel/camel-sasl-ntlm.c in Camel in Evolution Data Server (aka evolution-data-server) 2.24.5 and earlier, and 2.25.92 and earlier 2.25.x versions, does not validate wh

Q: How urgent is CVE-2009-0582?

Priority 41/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

This month

MEDIUM 5.8UPGRADE

CVE-2009-0582 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.8) affecting evolution-data-server. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The ntlm_challenge function in the NTLM SASL authentication mechanism in camel/camel-sasl-ntlm.c in Camel in Evolution Data Server (aka evolution-data-server) 2.24.5 and earlier, and 2.25.92 and earlier 2.25.x versions, does not validate whether a certain length value is consistent with the amount of data in a challenge packet, which allows remote mail servers to read information from the process memory of a client, or cause a denial of service (

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.8 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	2.3% (top 17%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-20
Published	2009-03-14
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): Red Hat, Inc. · Vendor: gnome

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2009-03-14 18:30 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:05 UTCUpdated Record last modified

gnome evolution-data-server UPGRADE

Affected: <= 2.24.5 · 2.25.92

Fixed in: newer than 2.24.5

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy evolution-data-server || rpm -q evolution-data-server || evolution-data-server --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 2.24.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade evolution-data-server

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade evolution-data-server

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2009-0582?

evolution-data-server: upgrade to newer than 2.24.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2009-0582 being exploited?

CVE-2009-0582 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-2009-0582 affect?

CVE-2009-0582 affects evolution-data-server. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.8). The ntlm_challenge function in the NTLM SASL authentication mechanism in camel/camel-sasl-ntlm.c in Camel in Evolution Data Server (aka evolution-data-server) 2.24.5 and earlier, and 2.25.92 and earlier 2.25.x versions, does not validate wh

How urgent is CVE-2009-0582?

Priority 41/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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