CVE-2009-4013

Critical

Description

Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in Lintian 1.23.x through 1.23.28, 1.24.x through 1.24.2.1, and 2.x before 2.3.2 allow remote attackers to overwrite arbitrary files or obtain sensitive information via vectors involving (1) control field names, (2) control field values, and (3) control files of patch systems.

SeverityCritical
CVSS9.8
Exploit probability—
ProductDebian Lintian
PublishedFeb 2, 2010
First seenFeb 2, 2010

How to fix

Update
  • debian lintian2.3.2 or later

Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
debian lintian1.23.0 ≤ v ≤ 1.23.28, 1.24.0 ≤ v ≤ 1.24.2.1, 2.0.0 ≤ v < 2.3.22.3.2
debian debian_linux4.0, 5.0—
canonical ubuntu_linux6.06, 8.04, 8.10, 9.04, 9.10—

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