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CVE-2009-2657

UnknownEPSS 0.55%

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CVE-2009-2657 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. nilfs-utils before 2.0.14 installs multiple programs with unnecessary setuid privileges, which allows local users to execute arbitrary commands via the device string in a -c command line option to mkfs.nilfs2.. EPSS estimates a 0.55% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

nilfs-utils before 2.0.14 installs multiple programs with unnecessary setuid privileges, which allows local users to execute arbitrary commands via the device string in a -c command line option to mkfs.nilfs2.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.55%

41.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
NilfNilfs<= 2.0.13
NilfNilfs1.0.0
NilfNilfs1.0.1
NilfNilfs1.0.2
NilfNilfs1.0.3
NilfNilfs1.0.4
NilfNilfs1.0.5
NilfNilfs1.0.6
NilfNilfs1.0.7
NilfNilfs1.0.8
NilfNilfs1.0.9
NilfNilfs1.0.10
NilfNilfs1.0.11
NilfNilfs1.0.12
NilfNilfs1.0.13
NilfNilfs1.0.14
NilfNilfs1.0.15
NilfNilfs1.0.16
NilfNilfs1.0.17
NilfNilfs1.0.18
NilfNilfs2.0.0
NilfNilfs2.0.1
NilfNilfs2.0.2
NilfNilfs2.0.4
NilfNilfs2.0.5
NilfNilfs2.0.6
NilfNilfs2.0.7
NilfNilfs2.0.9
NilfNilfs2.0.10
NilfNilfs2.0.12

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-2657?
nilfs-utils before 2.0.14 installs multiple programs with unnecessary setuid privileges, which allows local users to execute arbitrary commands via the device string in a -c command line option to mkfs.nilfs2.
How severe is CVE-2009-2657?
Severity scoring for CVE-2009-2657 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.55% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2009-2657?
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