How severe is CVE-2009-0416?

CVE-2009-0416 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2009-0416 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (15th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-0416?

CVE-2009-0416 affects Standards Based Linux Instrumentation Sblim-sfcb. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-0416?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2009-0416 published?

CVE-2009-0416 was published on 2009-02-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-0416

CVE-2009-0416 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Standards Based Linux Instrumentation Sblim-sfcb with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-59.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (15th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-59
Affected product: Standards Based Linux Instrumentation Sblim-sfcb
Published: 2009-02-03
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The SSL certificate setup program (genSslCert.sh) in Standards Based Linux Instrumentation for Manageability (SBLIM) sblim-sfcb 1.3.2 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the (1) /var/tmp/key.pem, (2) /var/tmp/cert.pem, and (3) /var/tmp/ssl.cnf temporary files.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-0416?: The SSL certificate setup program (genSslCert.sh) in Standards Based Linux Instrumentation for Manageability (SBLIM) sblim-sfcb 1.3.2 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the (1) /var/tmp/key.pem, (2) /var/tmp/cert.pem, and (3) /var/tmp/ssl.cnf temporary files.
How severe is CVE-2009-0416?: CVE-2009-0416 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2009-0416 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (15th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-0416?: CVE-2009-0416 affects Standards Based Linux Instrumentation Sblim-sfcb. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-0416?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2009-0416 published?: CVE-2009-0416 was published on 2009-02-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:standards_based_linux_instrumentation:sblim-sfcb:1.3.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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