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CVE-2009-1756

2.1 · LOW

SLiM Simple Login Manager 1.3.0 places the X authority magic cookie (mcookie) on the command line when invoking xauth from (1) app.cpp and (2) switchuser.cpp, which allows local users to access the…

Published May 22, 2009simone_rotaCWE-200EPSS 0.46%

Overview

CVE-2009-1756 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting simone_rota slim_simple_login_manager. It was published on May 22, 2009 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1 (LOW).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

SLiM Simple Login Manager 1.3.0 places the X authority magic cookie (mcookie) on the command line when invoking xauth from (1) app.cpp and (2) switchuser.cpp, which allows local users to access the X session by listing the process and its arguments.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from simone_rota. Update slim_simple_login_manager 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

Refbugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=529306Refosvdb.org/54583Refsecunia.com/advisories/35132Refsecunia.com/advisories/38070Refwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/05/18/2Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/35015Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/50611Refwww.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2010-January/msg00000.htmlRefwww.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2010-January/msg00009.htmlRefbugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=529306

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-1756?

CVE-2009-1756 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting simone_rota slim_simple_login_manager. It was published on May 22, 2009 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2009-1756?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, 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-2009-1756?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from simone_rota. Update slim_simple_login_manager 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-2009-1756?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2009-1756 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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