CVE-2009-5152: Race Condition

Published May 11, 2018
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Updated

Absolute Computrace Agent, as distributed on certain Dell Inspiron systems through 2009, has a race condition with the Dell Client Configuration Utility (DCCU), which allows privileged local users to change Computrace Agent's activation/deactivation status to the factory default via a crafted TaskResult.xml file.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Absolute Computrace Agent

Event History

May 11, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2009-5152?

CVE-2009-5152 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2009-5152?

To fix CVE-2009-5152, ensure that the Absolute Computrace Agent is updated to the latest version provided by the vendor.

3

What systems are impacted by CVE-2009-5152?

CVE-2009-5152 affects certain Dell Inspiron systems that include the Absolute Computrace Agent.

4

What does CVE-2009-5152 exploit?

CVE-2009-5152 exploits a race condition between the Absolute Computrace Agent and the Dell Client Configuration Utility.

5

Who can exploit CVE-2009-5152?

CVE-2009-5152 can be exploited by privileged local users on the affected systems.

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