CVE-2009-1072

CVE-2009-1072 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Vmware Vcenter Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.9. 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-16.

Key facts

Description

nfsd in the Linux kernel before 2.6.28.9 does not drop the CAP_MKNOD capability before handling a user request in a thread, which allows local users to create device nodes, as demonstrated on a filesystem that has been exported with the root_squash option.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-1072?
nfsd in the Linux kernel before 2.6.28.9 does not drop the CAP_MKNOD capability before handling a user request in a thread, which allows local users to create device nodes, as demonstrated on a filesystem that has been exported with the root_squash option.
How severe is CVE-2009-1072?
CVE-2009-1072 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.9, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2009-1072 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-1072?
CVE-2009-1072 primarily affects Vmware Vcenter Server. In total, 20 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-1072?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2009-1072 published?
CVE-2009-1072 was published on 2009-03-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (20)

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