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CVE-2009-1186

Buffer overflow in the util_path_encode function in udev/lib/libudev-util.c in udev before 1.4.1...

2.1 Low

CVE-2009-1186 is a low vulnerability (CVSS 2.1) in Udev Project Udev, published April 16, 2009. No source lists public exploit code. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 0.54%, the 45th percentile. No source names a fixed version.

What does this mean?
Severity
2.1 LowCVSS 2.0, NVD
Exploit chance
0.54%EPSS, 45th percentile
Exploitation
None knownNot on CISA’s or ENISA’s lists
Fixed in
No fix listedNo source names one

Description

Buffer overflow in the util_path_encode function in udev/lib/libudev-util.c in udev before 1.4.1 allows local users to cause a denial of service (service outage) via vectors that trigger a call with crafted arguments.

Exploit likelihood

0.54%Down 1.0 points since Feb 4, 2022
90%50%10%1%

Affected products

Affected packages

Affected packages
PackageAffectedFixed
udev
Debian:4.0
From an advisory covering 2 CVEs
before 0.105-4etch1, plus listed versions
0.105-4
0.105-4etch1
udev
Debian:5.0
From an advisory covering 2 CVEs
before 0.125-7+lenny1, plus listed versions
0.125-7
0.125-7+lenny1

What each source reports

NVD Score used2.1

Buffer overflow in the util_path_encode function in udev/lib/libudev-util.c in udev before 1.4.1 allows local users to cause a denial of service (service outage) via vectors that trigger a call with crafted arguments.

Record
CVE-2009-1186
CVSS 2.0
2.1 LowAV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
Weakness
CWE-120
Updated
2026-11-02
CVE ListNo score

Buffer overflow in the util_path_encode function in udev/lib/libudev-util.c in udev before 1.4.1 allows local users to cause a denial of service (service outage) via vectors that trigger a call with crafted arguments.

Record
CVE-2009-1186
Updated
2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-2009-1186No score

Buffer overflow in the util_path_encode function in udev/lib/libudev-util.c in udev before 1.4.1 allows local users to cause a denial of service (service outage) via vectors that trigger a call with crafted arguments.

Record
EUVD-2009-1186
Updated
2026-11-03
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-m6q5-8596-f8v2No score

Buffer overflow in the util_path_encode function in udev/lib/libudev-util.c in udev before 1.4.1...

Buffer overflow in the util_path_encode function in udev/lib/libudev-util.c in udev before 1.4.1 allows local users to cause a denial of service (service outage) via vectors that trigger a call with crafted arguments.

Record
GHSA-m6q5-8596-f8v2
Weakness
CWE-119, CWE-120
Updated
2026-11-02

History

History
RecordedChangedSources
affected, facts
aliasesEUVD
first indexedCVE List, GitHub Advisories, NVD, OSV

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