CVE-2009-0912

Name: CVE-2009-0912
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2009-03-16T17:30:00.39+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.38%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2009-0912 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. perl-MDK-Common 1.1.11 and 1.1.24, 1.2.9 through 1.2.14, and possibly other versions, in Mandriva Linux does not properly handle strings when writing them to configuration files, which allows attackers to gain privileges via "special characters" in unspecified vectors.. EPSS estimates a 0.38% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

perl-MDK-Common 1.1.11 and 1.1.24, 1.2.9 through 1.2.14, and possibly other versions, in Mandriva Linux does not properly handle strings when writing them to configuration files, which allows attackers to gain privileges via "special characters" in unspecified vectors.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.38%

29.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Mandriva	Multi Network Firewall	2.0
Mandriva	Linux	2008.0
Mandriva	Linux	2008.1
Mandriva	Linux	2009.0
Mandriva	Linux Corporate Server	3.0
Mandriva	Linux Corporate Server	4.0

References

http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2009:072Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/34089Patch
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/0688Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/49220
http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2009:072Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/34089Patch
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/0688Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/49220

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-0912?

How severe is CVE-2009-0912?

Severity scoring for CVE-2009-0912 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.38% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2009-0912?

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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Source: NVD / NIST