How severe is CVE-2009-1573?

CVE-2009-1573 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2009-1573 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-1573?

CVE-2009-1573 primarily affects Branden Robinson Xvfb-run. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-1573?

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

When was CVE-2009-1573 published?

CVE-2009-1573 was published on 2009-05-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-1573

CVE-2009-1573 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Branden Robinson Xvfb-run with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6. 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-264.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (36th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Branden Robinson Xvfb-run
Published: 2009-05-06
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

xvfb-run 1.6.1 in Debian GNU/Linux, Ubuntu, Fedora 10, and possibly other operating systems place the magic cookie (MCOOKIE) on the command line, which allows local users to gain privileges by listing the process and its arguments.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-1573?: xvfb-run 1.6.1 in Debian GNU/Linux, Ubuntu, Fedora 10, and possibly other operating systems place the magic cookie (MCOOKIE) on the command line, which allows local users to gain privileges by listing the process and its arguments.
How severe is CVE-2009-1573?: CVE-2009-1573 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2009-1573 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-1573?: CVE-2009-1573 primarily affects Branden Robinson Xvfb-run. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-1573?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2009-1573 published?: CVE-2009-1573 was published on 2009-05-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:redhat:fedora:10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ubuntu:linux:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:branden_robinson:xvfb-run:1.6.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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