CVE-2009-5043

Name: CVE-2009-5043
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-10-31T16:15:10.207+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.23%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2009-5043 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. burn allows file names to escape via mishandled quotation marks. EPSS estimates a 1.23% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

burn allows file names to escape via mishandled quotation marks

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

1.23%

65.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-755

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Burn Project	Burn	0.4.6-2
Debian	Debian Linux	8.0
Debian	Debian Linux	9.0

References

https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2009-5043Third Party Advisory
https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2009-5043Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 31, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-5043?

burn allows file names to escape via mishandled quotation marks

How severe is CVE-2009-5043?

CVE-2009-5043 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.23% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2009-5043?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2009-5043?

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Source: NVD / NIST