How severe is CVE-2009-1296?

CVE-2009-1296 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.9, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2009-1296 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (21st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-1296?

CVE-2009-1296 primarily affects Ubuntu 73-oubuntu. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-1296?

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

When was CVE-2009-1296 published?

CVE-2009-1296 was published on 2009-06-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-1296

CVE-2009-1296 is a low-severity vulnerability in Ubuntu 73-oubuntu 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-200.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 1.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (21st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Ubuntu 73-oubuntu
Published: 2009-06-09
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The eCryptfs support utilities (ecryptfs-utils) 73-0ubuntu6.1 on Ubuntu 9.04 stores the mount passphrase in installation logs, which might allow local users to obtain access to the filesystem by reading the log files from disk. NOTE: the log files are only readable by root.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-1296?: The eCryptfs support utilities (ecryptfs-utils) 73-0ubuntu6.1 on Ubuntu 9.04 stores the mount passphrase in installation logs, which might allow local users to obtain access to the filesystem by reading the log files from disk. NOTE: the log files are only readable by root.
How severe is CVE-2009-1296?: CVE-2009-1296 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.9, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2009-1296 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (21st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-1296?: CVE-2009-1296 primarily affects Ubuntu 73-oubuntu. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-1296?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2009-1296 published?: CVE-2009-1296 was published on 2009-06-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:ubuntu:73-oubuntu:6.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ubuntu:ubuntu:9.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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