CVE-2009-1296

Name: CVE-2009-1296
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2009-06-09T20:30:00.28+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.29%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2009-1296 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The eCryptfs support utilities (ecryptfs-utils) 73-0ubuntu6.1 on Ubuntu 9.04 stores the mount passphrase in installation logs, which might allow local users to obtain access to the filesystem by reading the log files from disk. NOTE: the log files are only readable by root.. EPSS estimates a 0.29% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The eCryptfs support utilities (ecryptfs-utils) 73-0ubuntu6.1 on Ubuntu 9.04 stores the mount passphrase in installation logs, which might allow local users to obtain access to the filesystem by reading the log files from disk. NOTE: the log files are only readable by root.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.29%

20.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ubuntu	73-Oubuntu	6.1
Ubuntu	Ubuntu	9.0.4

References

http://secunia.com/advisories/35383Vendor Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1022347
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-783-1Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/51191
http://secunia.com/advisories/35383Vendor Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1022347
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-783-1Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/51191

Timeline

Published: Jun 9, 2009
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-1296?

How severe is CVE-2009-1296?

Severity scoring for CVE-2009-1296 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.29% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2009-1296?

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