CWE
78
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2009-0848: OS Command Injection

First published: Wed Mar 11 2009(Updated: )

Untrusted search path vulnerability in GTK2 in OpenSUSE 11.0 and 11.1 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a Trojan horse GTK module in an unspecified "relative search path."

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
SUSE Linux=11.1
SUSE Linux=11.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2009-0848?

    CVE-2009-0848 has a moderate severity rating due to its potential for allowing local users to execute arbitrary code.

  • How do I fix CVE-2009-0848?

    To fix CVE-2009-0848, users should upgrade to a patched version of OpenSUSE that addresses the untrusted search path vulnerability.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2009-0848?

    CVE-2009-0848 affects local users of OpenSUSE versions 11.0 and 11.1.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2009-0848?

    CVE-2009-0848 is classified as an untrusted search path vulnerability.

  • What can attackers achieve with CVE-2009-0848?

    Attackers can exploit CVE-2009-0848 to execute arbitrary code if they successfully deploy a Trojan horse GTK module.

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