Vulnerability Description
Lintian 1.23.x through 1.23.28, 1.24.x through 1.24.2.1, and 2.x before 2.3.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in filename arguments.
CVSS Score
7.5
HIGH
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Debian | Lintian | 1.23.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://git.debian.org/?p=lintian/lintian.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=c8d01f062b3e5137cf65
- http://git.debian.org/?p=lintian/lintian.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=fbe0c92b2ef7e360d134
- http://packages.debian.org/changelogs/pool/main/l/lintian/lintian_2.3.2/changelo
- http://packages.qa.debian.org/l/lintian/news/20100128T015554Z.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/38375Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/38379Vendor Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2010/dsa-1979Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/37975Patch
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-891-1
- http://git.debian.org/?p=lintian/lintian.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=c8d01f062b3e5137cf65
- http://git.debian.org/?p=lintian/lintian.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=fbe0c92b2ef7e360d134
- http://packages.debian.org/changelogs/pool/main/l/lintian/lintian_2.3.2/changelo
- http://packages.qa.debian.org/l/lintian/news/20100128T015554Z.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/38375Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/38379Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-4015?
CVE-2009-4015 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Lintian 1.23.x through 1.23.28, 1.24.x through 1.24.2.1, and 2.x before 2.3.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in filename arguments.
How severe is CVE-2009-4015?
CVE-2009-4015 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2009-4015?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Debian Lintian.