CVE-2009-0035
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.47%
Last modified
CVE-2009-0035 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. alsa-utils 1.0.19 and later versions allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack via the /usr/bin/alsa-info and /usr/bin/alsa-info.sh scripts.. EPSS estimates a 0.47% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
alsa-utils 1.0.19 and later versions allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack via the /usr/bin/alsa-info and /usr/bin/alsa-info.sh scripts.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Alsa-Project | Alsa | >= 1.0.19, < 1.0.20 |
References
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2009-0035Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2009-0035Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2009-0035Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2009-0035Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2009-0035Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2009-0035Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2009-0035?
alsa-utils 1.0.19 and later versions allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack via the /usr/bin/alsa-info and /usr/bin/alsa-info.sh scripts.
How severe is CVE-2009-0035?
CVE-2009-0035 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.47% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2009-0035?
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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