CVE-2009-4014: High severity Debian Lintian vulnerability
Published Feb 2, 2010
·Updated
Multiple format string vulnerabilities in Lintian 1.23.x through 1.23.28, 1.24.x through 1.24.2.1, and 2.x before 2.3.2 allow remote attackers to have an unspecified impact via vectors involving (1) check scripts and (2) the Lintian::Schedule module.
Affected Software
61 affected components
Debian Lintian=1.23.0
Debian Lintian=1.23.1
Debian Lintian=1.23.2
Debian Lintian=1.23.3
Debian Lintian=1.23.4
Debian Lintian=1.23.5
Debian Lintian=1.23.6
Debian Lintian=1.23.7
Debian Lintian=1.23.8
Debian Lintian=1.23.9
Debian Lintian=1.23.10
Debian Lintian=1.23.11
Debian Lintian=1.23.12
Debian Lintian=1.23.13
Debian Lintian=1.23.14
Debian Lintian=1.23.15
Debian Lintian=1.23.16
Debian Lintian=1.23.17
Debian Lintian=1.23.18
Debian Lintian=1.23.19
Debian Lintian=1.23.20
Debian Lintian=1.23.22
Debian Lintian=1.23.23
Debian Lintian=1.23.24
Debian Lintian=1.23.25
Debian Lintian=1.23.26
Debian Lintian=1.23.27
Debian Lintian=1.23.28
Debian Lintian=1.24.0
Debian Lintian=1.24.1
Debian Lintian=1.24.2
Debian Lintian=1.24.2.1
Debian Lintian=2.0-rc1
Debian Lintian=2.0-rc2
Debian Lintian=2.1.0
Debian Lintian=2.1.1
Debian Lintian=2.1.2
Debian Lintian=2.1.3
Debian Lintian=2.1.4
Debian Lintian=2.1.5
Debian Lintian=2.1.6
Debian Lintian=2.2.0
Debian Lintian=2.2.1
Debian Lintian=2.2.2
Debian Lintian=2.2.3
Debian Lintian=2.2.4
Debian Lintian=2.2.5
Debian Lintian=2.2.6
Debian Lintian=2.2.7
Debian Lintian=2.2.8
Debian Lintian=2.2.9
Debian Lintian=2.2.10
Debian Lintian=2.2.11
Debian Lintian=2.2.12
Debian Lintian=2.2.13
Debian Lintian=2.2.14
Debian Lintian=2.2.15
Debian Lintian=2.2.16
Debian Lintian=2.2.18
Debian Lintian=2.3.0
Debian Lintian=2.3.1
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
Feb 2, 2010
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:25 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:25 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:30 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2009-4014?
CVE-2009-4014 is considered to have an unspecified severity level, allowing potential impact from remote attacks.
2
How do I fix CVE-2009-4014?
To fix CVE-2009-4014, upgrade Lintian to version 2.3.2 or later.
3
What versions of Lintian are affected by CVE-2009-4014?
CVE-2009-4014 affects Lintian versions 1.23.x up to 1.23.28, 1.24.x up to 1.24.2.1, and all 2.x versions before 2.3.2.
4
What types of vulnerabilities are associated with CVE-2009-4014?
CVE-2009-4014 involves multiple format string vulnerabilities in Lintian.
5
Can CVE-2009-4014 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2009-4014 can be exploited remotely via vulnerable check scripts and the Lintian::Schedule module.