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CVE-2009-1296

1.9 · LOW

The eCryptfs support utilities (ecryptfs-utils) 73-0ubuntu6.1 on Ubuntu 9.04 stores the mount passphrase in installation logs, which might allow local users to obtain access to the filesystem by re…

Published Jun 9, 2009ubuntuCWE-200EPSS 0.29%

Overview

CVE-2009-1296 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting ubuntu 73-oubuntu. It was published on June 9, 2009 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.9 (LOW).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.9, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The eCryptfs support utilities (ecryptfs-utils) 73-0ubuntu6.1 on Ubuntu 9.04 stores the mount passphrase in installation logs, which might allow local users to obtain access to the filesystem by reading the log files from disk. NOTE: the log files are only readable by root.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from ubuntu. Update 73-oubuntu 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

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References

Refsecunia.com/advisories/35383Refwww.securitytracker.com/id?1022347Refwww.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-783-1Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/51191Refsecunia.com/advisories/35383Refwww.securitytracker.com/id?1022347Refwww.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-783-1Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/51191

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-1296?

CVE-2009-1296 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting ubuntu 73-oubuntu. It was published on June 9, 2009 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.9 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2009-1296?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.9, rated LOW. 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-2009-1296?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from ubuntu. Update 73-oubuntu 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-2009-1296?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2009-1296 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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