CVE-2009-3233 json
changetrack 4.3 allows local users to execute arbitrary commands via CRLF sequences and shell metacharacters in a filename in a directory t…
published 2009-09-17 17 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2009-3216
- cvss
- 7.2
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 1.0%
- EPSS 1.0% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 61%
- public exploits
- 1
- Exploit-DB
Summary
changetrack 4.3 allows local users to execute arbitrary commands via CRLF sequences and shell metacharacters in a filename in a directory that is checked by changetrack.
Patch / fix
- changetrack Debian 14, Debian 13, Debian 12 4.5-2
debian advisories DEBIAN-CVE-2009-3233
- bugs.debian.org/546791 patch
Timeline
- First public exploit (EDB-9709)
- Published
Exploit prediction
0.95% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 61% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
Exploits and checks
- EDB-9709 Changetrack 4.3-3 - Local Privilege Escalation local, 2009-09-17
- bugs.debian.org http://bugs.debian.org/546791 referenced PoC, tagged "exploit" by a source, unverified
- securityfocus.com http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/36420 referenced PoC, tagged "exploit" by a source, unverified
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 7.2 | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
Classification
- Weakness
-
- CWE-78 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command
References
-
bugs.debian.org
/546791
exploit, patch
-
securityfocus.com
/bid/36420
vdb-entry, exploit
-
secunia.com
/advisories/36756
third-party-advisory, vendor-advisory
-
openwall.com
/lists/oss-security/2009/09/16/3
mailing-list
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2009-3233
- NVD CVE-2009-3233
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