CVE-2009-0798
UnknownEPSS 2.31%
Last modified
CVE-2009-0798 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. ACPI Event Daemon (acpid) before 1.0.10 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption and connectivity loss) by opening a large number of UNIX sockets without closing them, which triggers an infinite loop.. EPSS estimates a 2.31% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
ACPI Event Daemon (acpid) before 1.0.10 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption and connectivity loss) by opening a large number of UNIX sockets without closing them, which triggers an infinite loop.
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Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Tim Hockin | Acpid | <= 1.0.8 |
| Tim Hockin | Acpid | 0.99.0 |
| Tim Hockin | Acpid | 0.99.1 |
| Tim Hockin | Acpid | 0.99.4 |
| Tim Hockin | Acpid | 1.0.0 |
| Tim Hockin | Acpid | 1.0.1 |
| Tim Hockin | Acpid | 1.0.2 |
| Tim Hockin | Acpid | 1.0.3 |
| Tim Hockin | Acpid | 1.0.4 |
| Tim Hockin | Acpid | 1.0.6 |
| Tim Hockin | Acpid | 20010510 |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34838Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34838Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2009-0798?
ACPI Event Daemon (acpid) before 1.0.10 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption and connectivity loss) by opening a large number of UNIX sockets without closing them, which triggers an infinite loop.
How severe is CVE-2009-0798?
Severity scoring for CVE-2009-0798 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.31% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2009-0798?
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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