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CVE-2009-4358

UnknownEPSS 0.27%

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CVE-2009-4358 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. freebsd-update in FreeBSD 8.0, 7.2, 7.1, 6.4, and 6.3 uses insecure permissions in its working directory (/var/db/freebsd-update by default), which allows local users to read copies of sensitive files after a (1) freebsd-update fetch (fetch) or (2) freebsd-update upgrade (upgrade) operation.. EPSS estimates a 0.27% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

freebsd-update in FreeBSD 8.0, 7.2, 7.1, 6.4, and 6.3 uses insecure permissions in its working directory (/var/db/freebsd-update by default), which allows local users to read copies of sensitive files after a (1) freebsd-update fetch (fetch) or (2) freebsd-update upgrade (upgrade) operation.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.27%

19.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
FreebsdFreebsd6.3
FreebsdFreebsd6.4
FreebsdFreebsd7.1
FreebsdFreebsd7.2
FreebsdFreebsd8.0

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-4358?
freebsd-update in FreeBSD 8.0, 7.2, 7.1, 6.4, and 6.3 uses insecure permissions in its working directory (/var/db/freebsd-update by default), which allows local users to read copies of sensitive files after a (1) freebsd-update fetch (fetch) or (2) freebsd-update upgrade (upgrade) operation.
How severe is CVE-2009-4358?
Severity scoring for CVE-2009-4358 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.27% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2009-4358?
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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