MEDIUM
CVE-2009-0578
CWE-264Published: March 5, 2009· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
6.2
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
GNOME NetworkManager before 0.7.0.99 does not properly verify privileges for dbus (1) modify and (2) delete requests, which allows local users to change or remove the network connections of arbitrary users via unspecified vectors related to org.freedesktop.NetworkManagerUserSettings and at_console.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2009-0578 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityC
AvailabilityC
AV:L/AC:L/Au:S/C:N/I:C/A:C
Affected Vendors & Products
Ubuntu1 product(s)
ubuntu linux
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (22)
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http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-727-1Vendor Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2009-0578
CVSS Score6.2 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-264
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedMar 5, 2009
Related CVEs (CWE-264)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2009-0578 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.