LOW
CVE-2009-1295
CWE-16Published: April 30, 2009· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
1.9
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
Apport before 0.108.4 on Ubuntu 8.04 LTS, before 0.119.2 on Ubuntu 8.10, and before 1.0-0ubuntu5.2 on Ubuntu 9.04 does not properly remove files from the application's crash-report directory, which allows local users to delete arbitrary files via unspecified vectors.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2009-1295 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 ComplexityM
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityP
AvailabilityNone
AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (16)
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http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-768-1Vendor Advisory
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http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-768-1Vendor Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2009-1295
CVSS Score1.9 / 10
SeverityLOW
WeaknessCWE-16
CISA KEVNo
Affected2 vendor(s)
PublishedApr 30, 2009
Related CVEs (CWE-16)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2009-1295 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
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