CVE-2009-5151
CVE-2009-5151 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Absolute Computrace Agent with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7. 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-284.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.7)
- CVSS v2: 7.2
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (39th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-284
- Affected product: Absolute Computrace Agent
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The stub component of Absolute Computrace Agent V70.785 executes code from a disk's inter-partition space without requiring a digital signature for that code, which allows attackers to execute code on the BIOS. This allows a privileged local user to achieve persistent control of BIOS behavior, independent of later disk changes.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2009-5151?
- The stub component of Absolute Computrace Agent V70.785 executes code from a disk's inter-partition space without requiring a digital signature for that code, which allows attackers to execute code on the BIOS. This allows a privileged local user to achieve persistent control of BIOS behavior, independent of later disk changes.
- How severe is CVE-2009-5151?
- CVE-2009-5151 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2009-5151 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2009-5151?
- CVE-2009-5151 affects Absolute Computrace Agent. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2009-5151?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2009-5151 published?
- CVE-2009-5151 was published on 2018-05-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:absolute:computrace_agent:70.785:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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