PatchTheCVECVE-2009-3944: Research In Motion (RIM) BlackBerry Browser on the BlackBerry 8800 allows remote attackers to cause a denial o
CVE-2009-3944 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting blackberry browser, blackberry 8800. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Research In Motion (RIM) BlackBerry Browser on the BlackBerry 8800 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application hang) via a JavaScript loop that configures the home page by using the setHomePage method and a DHTML behavior property.
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 5.0 (Medium) |
| EPSS exploit chance | 1.1% (top 34%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Published | 2009-11-16 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-16 |
Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2009-3944?
blackberry browser: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation; blackberry 8800: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2009-3944 being exploited?
CVE-2009-3944 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-2009-3944 affect?
CVE-2009-3944 affects blackberry browser, blackberry 8800. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). Research In Motion (RIM) BlackBerry Browser on the BlackBerry 8800 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application hang) via a JavaScript loop that configures the home page by using the setHomePage method and a DHTML behav
How urgent is CVE-2009-3944?
Priority 34/100. No elevated risk signals yet.