CVE-2009-4144
CVE-2009-4144 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Gnome Networkmanager 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-310.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (77th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-310
- Affected product: Gnome Networkmanager
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
NetworkManager (NM) 0.7.2 does not ensure that the configured Certification Authority (CA) certificate file for a (1) WPA Enterprise or (2) 802.1x network remains present upon a connection attempt, which might allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive information or cause a denial of service (connectivity disruption) by spoofing the identity of a wireless network.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2009-4144?
- NetworkManager (NM) 0.7.2 does not ensure that the configured Certification Authority (CA) certificate file for a (1) WPA Enterprise or (2) 802.1x network remains present upon a connection attempt, which might allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive information or cause a denial of service (connectivity disruption) by spoofing the identity of a wireless network.
- How severe is CVE-2009-4144?
- CVE-2009-4144 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2009-4144 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2009-4144?
- CVE-2009-4144 affects Gnome Networkmanager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2009-4144?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2009-4144 published?
- CVE-2009-4144 was published on 2009-12-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=560067
- http://git.gnome.org/browse/network-manager-applet/commit/?h=NETWORKMANAGER_APPLET_0_7&id=4020594dfbf566f1852f0acb36ad631a9e73a82b
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2010-02/msg00000.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/38420
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/12/16/3
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2010-0108.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/37580
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=546795
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A11315
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:gnome:networkmanager:0.7.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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