CVE-2009-3887
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 2.53%
Last modified
CVE-2009-3887 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. ytnef has directory traversal. EPSS estimates a 2.53% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
ytnef has directory traversal
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ytnef Project | Ytnef | All versions |
References
- http://ocert.org/advisories/ocert-2009-013.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2009-3887Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2009-3887Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2009-3887Third Party Advisory
- https://www.akitasecurity.nl/advisory.php?id=AK20090601Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- http://ocert.org/advisories/ocert-2009-013.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2009-3887Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2009-3887Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2009-3887Third Party Advisory
- https://www.akitasecurity.nl/advisory.php?id=AK20090601Exploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2009-3887?
ytnef has directory traversal
How severe is CVE-2009-3887?
CVE-2009-3887 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.53% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2009-3887?
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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