Vulnerability Details : CVE-2009-1573
Potential exploit
xvfb-run 1.6.1 in Debian GNU/Linux, Ubuntu, Fedora 10, and possibly other operating systems place the magic cookie (MCOOKIE) on the command line, which allows local users to gain privileges by listing the process and its arguments.
Products affected by CVE-2009-1573
- cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:fedora:10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:ubuntu:linux:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:branden_robinson:xvfb-run:1.6.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2009-1573
0.06%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 16 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2009-1573
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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4.6
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MEDIUM | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
3.9
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6.4
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2009-1573
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Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2009-1573
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http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-939-1
USN-939-1: X.org vulnerabilities | Ubuntu security notices
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/34828
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http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/1185
Webmail | OVH- OVH
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/05/05/2
oss-security - CVE id request: Debian/Ubuntu specific issue in xvfb-run (xorg)
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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/50348
xvfb-run Magic Cookie information disclosure CVE-2009-1573 Vulnerability Report
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/05/05/4
oss-security - Re: CVE id request: Debian/Ubuntu specific issue in xvfb-run (xorg)
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http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=526678
#526678 - Passes magic cookie insecurity - Debian Bug report logsExploit;Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/39834
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