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CVE-2009-3369

8.5 · HIGH

CgiUserConfigEdit in BackupPC 3.1.0, when SSH keys and Rsync are in use in a multi-user environment, does not restrict users from the ClientNameAlias function, which allows remote authenticated use…

Published Sep 24, 2009backuppcCWE-264EPSS 2.94%

Overview

CVE-2009-3369 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting backuppc backuppc. It was published on September 24, 2009 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

CgiUserConfigEdit in BackupPC 3.1.0, when SSH keys and Rsync are in use in a multi-user environment, does not restrict users from the ClientNameAlias function, which allows remote authenticated users to read and write sensitive files by modifying ClientNameAlias to match another system, then initiating a backup or restore.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from backuppc. Update backuppc 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=542218Refosvdb.org/57236Refsecunia.com/advisories/36393Refsecunia.com/advisories/37161Refbugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=518412Refwww.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2009-October/msg00694.htmlRefwww.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2009-October/msg00729.htmlRefbugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=542218Refosvdb.org/57236Refsecunia.com/advisories/36393

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-3369?

CVE-2009-3369 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting backuppc backuppc. It was published on September 24, 2009 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2009-3369?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2009-3369?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from backuppc. Update backuppc 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-2009-3369?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2009-3369 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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