Input validation error in gooselinux python-docutils
| Risk | High |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2009-5042 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-20 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
python-docutils Other software / Other software solutions Debian Linux Operating systems & Components / Operating system |
| Vendor |
gooselinux Debian |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.
1) Input validation error
EUVDB-ID: #VU35134
Risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 7.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2009-5042
CWE-ID:
CWE-20 - Improper input validation
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to read and manipulate data.
python-docutils allows insecure usage of temporary files
MitigationInstall update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionspython-docutils: 0.5-2
Debian Linux: 0.5-2 - 10.0
CPE2.3- cpe:2.3:a:gooselinux:python-docutils:0.5-2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:0.5-2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
http://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2009-5042
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
