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CVE-2009-3736

UnknownEPSS 0.39%

Last modified

CVE-2009-3736 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. ltdl.c in libltdl in GNU Libtool 1.5.x, and 2.2.6 before 2.2.6b, as used in Ham Radio Control Libraries, Q, and possibly other products, attempts to open a .la file in the current working directory, which allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse file.. EPSS estimates a 0.39% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

ltdl.c in libltdl in GNU Libtool 1.5.x, and 2.2.6 before 2.2.6b, as used in Ham Radio Control Libraries, Q, and possibly other products, attempts to open a .la file in the current working directory, which allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse file.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.39%

31.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
GnuLibtool1.5
GnuLibtool1.5.2
GnuLibtool1.5.4
GnuLibtool1.5.6
GnuLibtool1.5.8
GnuLibtool1.5.10
GnuLibtool1.5.12
GnuLibtool1.5.14
GnuLibtool1.5.16
GnuLibtool1.5.18
GnuLibtool1.5.20
GnuLibtool1.5.22
GnuLibtool1.5.24
GnuLibtool1.5.26
GnuLibtool2.2.6a

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-3736?
ltdl.c in libltdl in GNU Libtool 1.5.x, and 2.2.6 before 2.2.6b, as used in Ham Radio Control Libraries, Q, and possibly other products, attempts to open a .la file in the current working directory, which allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse file.
How severe is CVE-2009-3736?
Severity scoring for CVE-2009-3736 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.39% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2009-3736?
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Source: NVD / NIST