CVE-2009-2657
UnknownEPSS 0.55%
Last modified
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
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Nilf | Nilfs | <= 2.0.13 |
| Nilf | Nilfs | 1.0.0 |
| Nilf | Nilfs | 1.0.1 |
| Nilf | Nilfs | 1.0.2 |
| Nilf | Nilfs | 1.0.3 |
| Nilf | Nilfs | 1.0.4 |
| Nilf | Nilfs | 1.0.5 |
| Nilf | Nilfs | 1.0.6 |
| Nilf | Nilfs | 1.0.7 |
| Nilf | Nilfs | 1.0.8 |
| Nilf | Nilfs | 1.0.9 |
| Nilf | Nilfs | 1.0.10 |
| Nilf | Nilfs | 1.0.11 |
| Nilf | Nilfs | 1.0.12 |
| Nilf | Nilfs | 1.0.13 |
| Nilf | Nilfs | 1.0.14 |
| Nilf | Nilfs | 1.0.15 |
| Nilf | Nilfs | 1.0.16 |
| Nilf | Nilfs | 1.0.17 |
| Nilf | Nilfs | 1.0.18 |
| Nilf | Nilfs | 2.0.0 |
| Nilf | Nilfs | 2.0.1 |
| Nilf | Nilfs | 2.0.2 |
| Nilf | Nilfs | 2.0.4 |
| Nilf | Nilfs | 2.0.5 |
| Nilf | Nilfs | 2.0.6 |
| Nilf | Nilfs | 2.0.7 |
| Nilf | Nilfs | 2.0.9 |
| Nilf | Nilfs | 2.0.10 |
| Nilf | Nilfs | 2.0.12 |
References
Timeline
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- Last Modified
- Status
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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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