How severe is CVE-2009-1299?

CVE-2009-1299 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2009-1299 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-1299?

CVE-2009-1299 primarily affects Pulseaudio. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-1299?

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

When was CVE-2009-1299 published?

CVE-2009-1299 was published on 2010-03-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-1299

CVE-2009-1299 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Pulseaudio with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9. 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-59.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (26th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-59
Affected product: Pulseaudio
Published: 2010-03-18
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The pa_make_secure_dir function in core-util.c in PulseAudio 0.9.10 and 0.9.19 allows local users to change the ownership and permissions of arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a /tmp/.esd-##### temporary file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-1299?: The pa_make_secure_dir function in core-util.c in PulseAudio 0.9.10 and 0.9.19 allows local users to change the ownership and permissions of arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a /tmp/.esd-##### temporary file.
How severe is CVE-2009-1299?: CVE-2009-1299 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2009-1299 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-1299?: CVE-2009-1299 primarily affects Pulseaudio. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-1299?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2009-1299 published?: CVE-2009-1299 was published on 2010-03-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:pulseaudio:pulseaudio:0.9.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:pulseaudio:pulseaudio:0.9.19:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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