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CVE-2009-5029

UnknownEPSS 8.07%

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CVE-2009-5029 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Integer overflow in the __tzfile_read function in glibc before 2.15 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted timezone (TZ) file, as demonstrated using vsftpd.. EPSS estimates a 8.07% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Integer overflow in the __tzfile_read function in glibc before 2.15 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted timezone (TZ) file, as demonstrated using vsftpd.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
8.07%

94.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
GnuGlibc<= 2.14
GnuGlibc2.0
GnuGlibc2.0.1
GnuGlibc2.0.2
GnuGlibc2.0.3
GnuGlibc2.0.4
GnuGlibc2.0.5
GnuGlibc2.0.6
GnuGlibc2.1
GnuGlibc2.1.1
GnuGlibc2.1.1.6
GnuGlibc2.1.2
GnuGlibc2.1.3
GnuGlibc2.1.9
GnuGlibc2.13

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-5029?
Integer overflow in the __tzfile_read function in glibc before 2.15 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted timezone (TZ) file, as demonstrated using vsftpd.
How severe is CVE-2009-5029?
Severity scoring for CVE-2009-5029 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 8.07% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2009-5029?
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