CVE-2009-1573: branden_robinson xvfb-run

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2009-1573 is a medium (CVSS 4.6) vulnerability in branden_robinson xvfb-run. EPSS estimates a 0.46% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 38.1% of scored vulnerabilities. 1 public exploit is recorded.

Timeline

1. 06-05-2009
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 07-08-2024
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

xvfb-run 1.6.1 in Debian GNU/Linux, Ubuntu, Fedora 10, and possibly other operating systems place the magic cookie (MCOOKIE) on the command line, which allows local users to gain privileges by listing the process and its arguments.

• CWE-264Permissions, Privileges, and Access ControlsWeaknesses in this category are related to the management of permissions, privileges, and other security features that are used to perform access control.