Multiple Format String Vulnerabilities in Lintian Affected by Debian and Ubuntu
CVE-2009-4014

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Key Information:

Vendor

Debian

Status
Vendor
CVE Published:
2 February 2010

What is CVE-2009-4014?

Multiple format string vulnerabilities exist in Lintian versions 1.23.x through 1.23.28, 1.24.x through 1.24.2.1, and in 2.x prior to version 2.3.2. These vulnerabilities can be exploited by remote attackers through specific vectors related to check scripts and the Lintian::Schedule module, potentially leading to an unspecified impact. It is crucial for users of the affected Lintian versions to apply the necessary patches to mitigate the risks associated with these vulnerabilities.

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CVE-2009-4014 : Multiple Format String Vulnerabilities in Lintian Affected by Debian and Ubuntu