How severe is CVE-2009-1215?

CVE-2009-1215 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.9, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2009-1215 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (14th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-1215?

CVE-2009-1215 affects Gnu Gnu Screen. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-1215?

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

When was CVE-2009-1215 published?

CVE-2009-1215 was published on 2009-04-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-1215

CVE-2009-1215 is a low-severity vulnerability in Gnu Gnu Screen with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.9. 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-362.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 1.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (14th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-362
Affected product: Gnu Gnu Screen
Published: 2009-04-01
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Race condition in GNU screen 4.0.3 allows local users to create or overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the /tmp/screen-exchange temporary file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-1215?: Race condition in GNU screen 4.0.3 allows local users to create or overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the /tmp/screen-exchange temporary file.
How severe is CVE-2009-1215?: CVE-2009-1215 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.9, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2009-1215 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (14th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-1215?: CVE-2009-1215 affects Gnu Gnu Screen. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-1215?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2009-1215 published?: CVE-2009-1215 was published on 2009-04-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:gnu:gnu_screen:4.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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