How severe is CVE-2009-0578?

CVE-2009-0578 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.2, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2009-0578 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-0578?

CVE-2009-0578 affects Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-0578?

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

When was CVE-2009-0578 published?

CVE-2009-0578 was published on 2009-03-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-0578

CVE-2009-0578 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.2. 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-264.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (26th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux
Published: 2009-03-05
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

GNOME NetworkManager before 0.7.0.99 does not properly verify privileges for dbus (1) modify and (2) delete requests, which allows local users to change or remove the network connections of arbitrary users via unspecified vectors related to org.freedesktop.NetworkManagerUserSettings and at_console.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-0578?: GNOME NetworkManager before 0.7.0.99 does not properly verify privileges for dbus (1) modify and (2) delete requests, which allows local users to change or remove the network connections of arbitrary users via unspecified vectors related to org.freedesktop.NetworkManagerUserSettings and at_console.
How severe is CVE-2009-0578?: CVE-2009-0578 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.2, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2009-0578 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-0578?: CVE-2009-0578 affects Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-0578?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2009-0578 published?: CVE-2009-0578 was published on 2009-03-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:ubuntu:ubuntu_linux:8.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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