How severe is CVE-2009-0606?

CVE-2009-0606 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2009-0606 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (22nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-0606?

CVE-2009-0606 affects Openhandsetalliance Android Sdk. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-0606?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2009-0606 published?

CVE-2009-0606 was published on 2009-02-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-0606

CVE-2009-0606 is a high-severity vulnerability in Openhandsetalliance Android Sdk with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (22nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Openhandsetalliance Android Sdk
Published: 2009-02-17
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The link_image function in linker/linker.c in the dynamic linker in Bionic in Open Handset Alliance Android 1.0 on the T-Mobile G1 phone does not properly handle file descriptors 0, 1, and 2 for a setgid program, which allows local users to create arbitrary files owned by certain groups, possibly a related issue to CVE-2002-0820.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-0606?: The link_image function in linker/linker.c in the dynamic linker in Bionic in Open Handset Alliance Android 1.0 on the T-Mobile G1 phone does not properly handle file descriptors 0, 1, and 2 for a setgid program, which allows local users to create arbitrary files owned by certain groups, possibly a related issue to CVE-2002-0820.
How severe is CVE-2009-0606?: CVE-2009-0606 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2009-0606 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (22nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-0606?: CVE-2009-0606 affects Openhandsetalliance Android Sdk. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-0606?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2009-0606 published?: CVE-2009-0606 was published on 2009-02-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:openhandsetalliance:android_sdk:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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