MEDIUM
CVE-2009-1573
CWE-264Published: May 6, 2009· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
4.6
CVSS v3.1
Official 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.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2009-1573 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
ConfidentialityP
IntegrityP
AvailabilityP
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Affected Vendors & Products
branden_robinson1 product(s)
xvfb-run
Debian1 product(s)
debian linux
Red Hat1 product(s)
fedora
Ubuntu1 product(s)
linux
Source: NVD CPE · 4 total CPE entries
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://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=526678Exploit · Vendor Advisory
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http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=526678Exploit · Vendor Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2009-1573
CVSS Score4.6 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-264
CISA KEVNo
Affected4 vendor(s)
PublishedMay 6, 2009
Related CVEs (CWE-264)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2009-1573 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.