Vulnerability Description
alsa-utils 1.0.19 and later versions allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack via the /usr/bin/alsa-info and /usr/bin/alsa-info.sh scripts.
CVSS Score
5.5
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Alsa-Project | Alsa | >= 1.0.19, < 1.0.20 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2009-0035ExploitPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2009-0035Issue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2009-0035Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2009-0035ExploitPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2009-0035Issue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2009-0035Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-0035?
CVE-2009-0035 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). alsa-utils 1.0.19 and later versions allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack via the /usr/bin/alsa-info and /usr/bin/alsa-info.sh scripts.
How severe is CVE-2009-0035?
CVE-2009-0035 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2009-0035?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Alsa-Project Alsa.