CVE-2009-0415: Low severity Monkey Trickle vulnerability

Published Feb 3, 2009
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Updated

Untrusted search path vulnerability in trickle 1.07 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a Trojan horse trickle-overload.so in the current working directory, which is referenced in the LDPRELOAD path.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Monkey Trickle=1.07

Event History

Feb 3, 2009
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·11:30 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2009-0415?

CVE-2009-0415 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow local users to execute arbitrary code.

2

How do I fix CVE-2009-0415?

To mitigate CVE-2009-0415, ensure that the trickle software is updated to a version newer than 1.07 or remove the vulnerable version from your system.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2009-0415?

CVE-2009-0415 affects local users of trickle version 1.07 who can manipulate the current working directory.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2009-0415?

CVE-2009-0415 is an untrusted search path vulnerability allowing execution of arbitrary code via malicious libraries.

5

How can I prevent exploitation of CVE-2009-0415?

Prevent exploitation of CVE-2009-0415 by ensuring that LD_PRELOAD is not pointing to directories writable by untrusted users.

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