CVE-2009-0148: Multiple buffer overflows in Cscope before 15.7a allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via long...

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2009-0148 is a memory-safety flaw in Cscope before 15.7a. Very long source-code tokens or pathnames can overflow buffers and may allow arbitrary code execution. Business risk is highest where Cscope processes untrusted or third-party source trees. Exposure is most likely on developer workstations, build systems, code-indexing hosts, or legacy Unix/macOS/Linux environments with Cscope installed. Risk depends on whether Cscope indexes untrusted source code or attacker-controlled paths. Prioritize remediation for development and build environments that handle outside code. This is older and not KEV-listed, but arbitrary code execution in build tooling can create meaningful supply-chain exposure. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Cscope to 15.7a or later where available.; Apply fixed vendor packages from relevant OS advisories.; Avoid indexing untrusted source trees until patched..

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Jun 28, 2026, 10:45 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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