How severe is CVE-2009-0912?

CVE-2009-0912 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2009-0912 being actively exploited?

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

What products are affected by CVE-2009-0912?

CVE-2009-0912 primarily affects Mandriva Multi Network Firewall. In total, 11 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-0912?

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-2009-0912 published?

CVE-2009-0912 was published on 2009-03-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-0912

CVE-2009-0912 is a high-severity vulnerability in Mandriva Multi Network Firewall 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% (30th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Mandriva Multi Network Firewall
Published: 2009-03-16
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

perl-MDK-Common 1.1.11 and 1.1.24, 1.2.9 through 1.2.14, and possibly other versions, in Mandriva Linux does not properly handle strings when writing them to configuration files, which allows attackers to gain privileges via "special characters" in unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-0912?: perl-MDK-Common 1.1.11 and 1.1.24, 1.2.9 through 1.2.14, and possibly other versions, in Mandriva Linux does not properly handle strings when writing them to configuration files, which allows attackers to gain privileges via "special characters" in unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2009-0912?: CVE-2009-0912 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2009-0912 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (30th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-0912?: CVE-2009-0912 primarily affects Mandriva Multi Network Firewall. In total, 11 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-0912?: 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-2009-0912 published?: CVE-2009-0912 was published on 2009-03-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (11)

cpe:2.3:a:mandriva:multi_network_firewall:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:mandriva:linux:2008.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:mandriva:linux:2008.0:-:x86_64:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:mandriva:linux:2008.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:mandriva:linux:2008.1:-:x86_64:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:mandriva:linux:2009.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:mandriva:linux:2009.0:-:x86_64:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:mandriva:linux_corporate_server:3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:mandriva:linux_corporate_server:3.0:-:x86_64:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:mandriva:linux_corporate_server:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:mandriva:linux_corporate_server:4.0:-:x86_64:*:*:*:*:*

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