CVE-2009-1299

N/A Unknown
Published: March 18, 2010 Modified: April 29, 2026
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Description

The pa_make_secure_dir function in core-util.c in PulseAudio 0.9.10 and 0.9.19 allows local users to change the ownership and permissions of arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a /tmp/.esd-##### temporary file.

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References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory

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Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
N/A / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
0.3%
25th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

Affected Vendors

pulseaudio