Vulnerability Description
The _dbus_validate_signature_with_reason function (dbus-marshal-validate.c) in D-Bus (aka DBus) before 1.2.14 uses incorrect logic to validate a basic type, which allows remote attackers to spoof a signature via a crafted key. NOTE: this is due to an incorrect fix for CVE-2008-3834.
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Freedesktop | Dbus | <= 1.2.3 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://bugs.freedesktop.org/show_bug.cgi?id=17803Exploit
- http://kb.juniper.net/InfoCenter/index?page=content&id=JSA10705
- http://lists.vmware.com/pipermail/security-announce/2010/000082.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32127Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35810Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/38794Vendor Advisory
- http://www.freedesktop.org/wiki/Software/dbus#head-dad0dab297a44f1d7a3b1259cfc06PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/04/16/13
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31602Exploit
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/0528Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/50385
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2010-0095.html
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/799-1/
- http://bugs.freedesktop.org/show_bug.cgi?id=17803Exploit
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-1189?
CVE-2009-1189 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 3.6 (LOW). The _dbus_validate_signature_with_reason function (dbus-marshal-validate.c) in D-Bus (aka DBus) before 1.2.14 uses incorrect logic to validate a basic type, which allows remote attackers to spoof a si...
How severe is CVE-2009-1189?
CVE-2009-1189 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 3.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2009-1189?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Freedesktop Dbus.