CVE-2009-1186

CVE-2009-1186 is a low-severity vulnerability in Udev Project Udev with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1. 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-120.

Key facts

Description

Buffer overflow in the util_path_encode function in udev/lib/libudev-util.c in udev before 1.4.1 allows local users to cause a denial of service (service outage) via vectors that trigger a call with crafted arguments.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-1186?
Buffer overflow in the util_path_encode function in udev/lib/libudev-util.c in udev before 1.4.1 allows local users to cause a denial of service (service outage) via vectors that trigger a call with crafted arguments.
How severe is CVE-2009-1186?
CVE-2009-1186 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2009-1186 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-1186?
CVE-2009-1186 primarily affects Udev Project Udev. In total, 18 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-1186?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2009-1186 published?
CVE-2009-1186 was published on 2009-04-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (18)

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