CVE-2009-4081

Description

Untrusted search path vulnerability in dstat before r3199 allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse Python module in the current working directory, a different vulnerability than CVE-2009-3894.

4.4

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.06%

Vendor Advisory mandriva.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2009:341	vendor advisory
http://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=293497	patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2009-4081?: CVE-2009-4081 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2009-4081?: To fix CVE-2009-4081, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2009-4081 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2009-4081 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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