MEDIUM
CVE-2009-2482
CWE-264Published: July 16, 2009· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
6.9
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
The pam_unix module in OpenPAM in NetBSD 4.0 before 4.0.2 and 5.0 before 5.0.1 allows local users to change the current root password if it is already known, even when they are not in the wheel group.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2009-2482 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
ConfidentialityC
IntegrityC
AvailabilityC
AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Affected Vendors & Products
netbsd1 product(s)
netbsd
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 (12)
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http://secunia.com/advisories/35553Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/35553Vendor Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2009-2482
CVSS Score6.9 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-264
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedJul 16, 2009
Related CVEs (CWE-264)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2009-2482 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.