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CVE-2009-1186: Buffer Overflow

First published: Thu Apr 09 2009(Updated: )

Buffer overflow in the util_path_encode function in udev/lib/libudev-util.c in udev before 1.4.1 allows local users to cause a denial of service (service outage) via vectors that trigger a call with crafted arguments.

Credit: secalert@redhat.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
udev project udev<141
SUSE Linux Enterprise Debuginfo=10-sp2
SUSE Linux Enterprise Debuginfo=11
openSUSE=10.3
openSUSE=11.0
openSUSE=11.1
SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop with Beagle=10-sp2
SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop with Beagle=11
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server=10-sp2
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server=11
Debian GNU/Linux=4.0
Debian GNU/Linux=5.0
Ubuntu Linux=6.06
Ubuntu Linux=7.10
Ubuntu Linux=8.04
Ubuntu Linux=8.10
Fedoraproject Fedora=9
Fedoraproject Fedora=10
Debian=5.0
Debian=4.0
Ubuntu=7.10
Ubuntu=8.10
Ubuntu=8.04
Ubuntu=6.06
Fedora=10
Fedora=9

Remedy

https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=495052

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2009-1186?

    CVE-2009-1186 has a moderate severity rating due to potential denial of service caused by buffer overflow.

  • How do I fix CVE-2009-1186?

    To fix CVE-2009-1186, update udev to version 1.4.1 or later, or apply any available patches provided by your distribution.

  • Which operating systems are affected by CVE-2009-1186?

    CVE-2009-1186 affects various versions of openSUSE, SUSE Linux Enterprise, Debian, Ubuntu Linux, and Fedora.

  • Is CVE-2009-1186 exploitable remotely?

    CVE-2009-1186 is not remotely exploitable as it requires local user access to trigger the vulnerability.

  • What are the consequences of exploiting CVE-2009-1186?

    Exploiting CVE-2009-1186 could lead to a denial of service, causing the affected system to become unresponsive.

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