CVE-2009-5150

Name: CVE-2009-5150
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-05-11T19:29:00.22+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.55%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2009-5150 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Absolute Computrace Agent V80.845 and V80.866 does not have a digital signature for the configuration block, which allows attackers to set up communication with a web site other than the intended search.namequery.com site by modifying data within a disk's inter-partition space. This allows a privileged local user to execute arbitrary code even after that user loses access and all disk partitions are reformatted.. EPSS estimates a 0.55% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Absolute Computrace Agent V80.845 and V80.866 does not have a digital signature for the configuration block, which allows attackers to set up communication with a web site other than the intended search.namequery.com site by modifying data within a disk's inter-partition space. This allows a privileged local user to execute arbitrary code even after that user loses access and all disk partitions are reformatted.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.55%

41.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-284

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Absolute	Computrace Agent	80.845
Absolute	Computrace Agent	80.866

References

https://www.coresecurity.com/system/files/publications/2016/05/Paper-Deactivate-the-Rootkit-AOrtega-ASacco.pdfExploit, Technical Description, Third Party Advisory
https://www.coresecurity.com/system/files/publications/2016/05/Paper-Deactivate-the-Rootkit-AOrtega-ASacco.pdfExploit, Technical Description, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 11, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-5150?

How severe is CVE-2009-5150?

Severity scoring for CVE-2009-5150 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.55% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2009-5150?

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