CVE-2009-0779

Name: CVE-2009-0779
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2009-03-04T11:30:00.42+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.39%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2009-0779 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Buffer overflow in pppdial in IBM AIX 5.3 and 6.1 allows local users to gain privileges via a long "input string.". EPSS estimates a 0.39% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Buffer overflow in pppdial in IBM AIX 5.3 and 6.1 allows local users to gain privileges via a long "input string."

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.39%

30.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Aix	5.3
Ibm	Aix	6.1

References

http://secunia.com/advisories/34005Vendor Advisory
http://securitytracker.com/id?1021741
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IZ44199Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IZ44220Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IZ44332Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IZ44388Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.osvdb.org/52179
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/33852
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/0487Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/34005Vendor Advisory
http://securitytracker.com/id?1021741
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IZ44199Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IZ44220Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IZ44332Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IZ44388Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.osvdb.org/52179
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/33852
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/0487Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 4, 2009
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-0779?

Buffer overflow in pppdial in IBM AIX 5.3 and 6.1 allows local users to gain privileges via a long "input string."

How severe is CVE-2009-0779?

Severity scoring for CVE-2009-0779 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.39% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2009-0779?

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-2009-0779?

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Source: NVD / NIST