CVE-2009-0587: Multiple integer overflows in Evolution Data Server (aka evolution-data-server) before 2.24.5 allow context-de

Q: How do I fix CVE-2009-0587?

evolution-data-server: upgrade to newer than 2.24.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2009-0587 being exploited?

CVE-2009-0587 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-2009-0587 affect?

CVE-2009-0587 affects evolution-data-server. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Multiple integer overflows in Evolution Data Server (aka evolution-data-server) before 2.24.5 allow context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long string that is converted to a base64 representation in (1) addressbook/libe

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HIGH 7.5UPGRADE

CVE-2009-0587 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting evolution-data-server. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Multiple integer overflows in Evolution Data Server (aka evolution-data-server) before 2.24.5 allow context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long string that is converted to a base64 representation in (1) addressbook/libebook/e-vcard.c in evc or (2) camel/camel-mime-utils.c in libcamel.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	3.3% (top 11%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-189
Published	2009-03-14
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): Red Hat, Inc. · Vendor: go-evolution

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

go-evolution evolution-data-server UPGRADE

Affected: <= 2.24.4

Fixed in: newer than 2.24.4

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 2.24.4 (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-2009-0587?

evolution-data-server: upgrade to newer than 2.24.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2009-0587 being exploited?

CVE-2009-0587 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-2009-0587 affect?

CVE-2009-0587 affects evolution-data-server. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Multiple integer overflows in Evolution Data Server (aka evolution-data-server) before 2.24.5 allow context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long string that is converted to a base64 representation in (1) addressbook/libe

How urgent is CVE-2009-0587?

Priority 48/100. High severity

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