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CVE-2009-1185

7.2 · HIGH

udev before 1.4.1 does not verify whether a NETLINK message originates from kernel space, which allows local users to gain privileges by sending a NETLINK message from user space.

Published Apr 17, 2009udev_projectCWE-346EPSS 80.55%

Overview

CVE-2009-1185 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting udev_project udev. It was published on April 17, 2009 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

udev before 1.4.1 does not verify whether a NETLINK message originates from kernel space, which allows local users to gain privileges by sending a NETLINK message from user space.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from udev_project. Update udev to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

VendorProductVersionsStatus
udev_projectudev>= 0, < 141Affected
juniperctpview>= 0, < 7.1Affected

References

Refgit.kernel.org/?p=linux/hotplug/udev.git%3Ba=commitdiff%3Bh=e2b362d9f23d4c63018709ab5f81a02f72b91e75Refgit.kernel.org/?p=linux/hotplug/udev.git%3Ba=commitdiff%3Bh=e86a923d508c2aed371cdd958ce82489cf2ab615Refkb.juniper.net/InfoCenter/index?page=content&id=JSA10691Refkb.juniper.net/InfoCenter/index?page=content&id=JSA10705Reflists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-04/msg00006.htmlReflists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-04/msg00012.htmlReflists.vmware.com/pipermail/security-announce/2009/000060.htmlRefsecunia.com/advisories/34731Refsecunia.com/advisories/34750Refsecunia.com/advisories/34753

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-1185?

CVE-2009-1185 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting udev_project udev. It was published on April 17, 2009 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2009-1185?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2009-1185?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from udev_project. Update udev to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2009-1185?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2009-1185 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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