How severe is CVE-2009-1601?

CVE-2009-1601 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2009-1601 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-1601?

CVE-2009-1601 affects Ubuntu Linux. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-1601?

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

When was CVE-2009-1601 published?

CVE-2009-1601 was published on 2009-05-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-1601

CVE-2009-1601 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ubuntu Linux with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. 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 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (24th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Ubuntu Linux
Published: 2009-05-11
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The Ubuntu clamav-milter.init script in clamav-milter before 0.95.1+dfsg-1ubuntu1.2 in Ubuntu 9.04 sets the ownership of the current working directory to the clamav account, which might allow local users to bypass intended access restrictions via read or write operations involving this directory.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-1601?: The Ubuntu clamav-milter.init script in clamav-milter before 0.95.1+dfsg-1ubuntu1.2 in Ubuntu 9.04 sets the ownership of the current working directory to the clamav account, which might allow local users to bypass intended access restrictions via read or write operations involving this directory.
How severe is CVE-2009-1601?: CVE-2009-1601 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2009-1601 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-1601?: CVE-2009-1601 affects Ubuntu Linux. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-1601?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2009-1601 published?: CVE-2009-1601 was published on 2009-05-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:ubuntu:linux:9.04:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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