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CVE-2009-1648

7.5 · HIGH

The YaST2 LDAP module in yast2-ldap-server on SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11 (aka SLE11) does not enable the firewall in certain circumstances involving reboots during online updates, which makes…

Published Jul 5, 2009suseCWE-16EPSS 1.79%

Overview

CVE-2009-1648 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting suse suse_linux. It was published on July 5, 2009 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The YaST2 LDAP module in yast2-ldap-server on SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11 (aka SLE11) does not enable the firewall in certain circumstances involving reboots during online updates, which makes it easier for remote attackers to access network services.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from suse. Update suse_linux 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

Reflists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-07/msg00002.htmlRefsecunia.com/advisories/35685Reflists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-07/msg00002.htmlRefsecunia.com/advisories/35685

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-1648?

CVE-2009-1648 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting suse suse_linux. It was published on July 5, 2009 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2009-1648?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2009-1648?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from suse. Update suse_linux 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-2009-1648?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2009-1648 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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