How severe is CVE-2009-5116?

CVE-2009-5116 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2009-5116 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-5116?

CVE-2009-5116 primarily affects Mcafee Linuxshield. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-5116?

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

When was CVE-2009-5116 published?

CVE-2009-5116 was published on 2012-08-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-5116

CVE-2009-5116 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Mcafee Linuxshield with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5. 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-287.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (73rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Mcafee Linuxshield
Published: 2012-08-22
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

McAfee LinuxShield 1.5.1 and earlier does not properly implement client authentication, which allows remote authenticated users to obtain Admin access to the statistics server by leveraging a client account.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-5116?: McAfee LinuxShield 1.5.1 and earlier does not properly implement client authentication, which allows remote authenticated users to obtain Admin access to the statistics server by leveraging a client account.
How severe is CVE-2009-5116?: CVE-2009-5116 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2009-5116 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-5116?: CVE-2009-5116 primarily affects Mcafee Linuxshield. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-5116?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2009-5116 published?: CVE-2009-5116 was published on 2012-08-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10007

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:linuxshield:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:linuxshield:1.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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