CVE-2009-0601

Name: CVE-2009-0601
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2009-02-16T20:30:03.127+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.37%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2009-0601 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Format string vulnerability in Wireshark 0.99.8 through 1.0.5 on non-Windows platforms allows local users to cause a denial of service (application crash) via format string specifiers in the HOME environment variable.. EPSS estimates a 0.37% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Format string vulnerability in Wireshark 0.99.8 through 1.0.5 on non-Windows platforms allows local users to cause a denial of service (application crash) via format string specifiers in the HOME environment variable.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.37%

29.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-134

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Wireshark	Wireshark	0.99.8
Wireshark	Wireshark	1.0.0
Wireshark	Wireshark	1.0.1
Wireshark	Wireshark	1.0.2
Wireshark	Wireshark	1.0.3
Wireshark	Wireshark	1.0.4
Wireshark	Wireshark	1.0.5

References

http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-03/msg00000.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/34264Broken Link
http://wiki.rpath.com/Advisories:rPSA-2009-0040Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/501763/100/0/threadedThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/33690Patch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1021697Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/0370Third Party Advisory
http://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2009-01.htmlVendor Advisory
https://bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=3150Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://issues.rpath.com/browse/RPL-2984Third Party Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-03/msg00000.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/34264Broken Link
http://wiki.rpath.com/Advisories:rPSA-2009-0040Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/501763/100/0/threadedThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/33690Patch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1021697Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/0370Third Party Advisory
http://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2009-01.htmlVendor Advisory
https://bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=3150Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://issues.rpath.com/browse/RPL-2984Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 16, 2009
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-0601?

How severe is CVE-2009-0601?

Severity scoring for CVE-2009-0601 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.37% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2009-0601?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2009-0601?

Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.

Scan your code now

Source: NVD / NIST