CVE-2009-5151 — MEDIUM (6.7)

Vulnerability Description

The stub component of Absolute Computrace Agent V70.785 executes code from a disk's inter-partition space without requiring a digital signature for that code, which allows attackers to execute code on the BIOS. This allows a privileged local user to achieve persistent control of BIOS behavior, independent of later disk changes.

CVSS Score

6.7

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

HIGH

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Absolute	Computrace Agent	70.785

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-284

References

https://www.coresecurity.com/system/files/publications/2016/05/Paper-Deactivate-ExploitTechnical DescriptionThird Party Advisory
https://www.coresecurity.com/system/files/publications/2016/05/Paper-Deactivate-ExploitTechnical DescriptionThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2009-5151?

CVE-2009-5151 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.7 (MEDIUM). The stub component of Absolute Computrace Agent V70.785 executes code from a disk's inter-partition space without requiring a digital signature for that code, which allows attackers to execute code on...

How severe is CVE-2009-5151?

CVE-2009-5151 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.7/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2009-5151?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Absolute Computrace Agent.