CVE-2009-0318: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2009-0318: Untrusted search path vulnerability in the GObject Python interpreter wrapper in Gnumeric allows local user...

Untrusted search path vulnerability in the GObject Python interpreter wrapper in Gnumeric allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a Trojan horse Python file in the current working directory, related to a vulnerability in the PySys_SetArgv function (CVE-2008-5983).

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 04:31 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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CVE-2009-0318 is an old Gnumeric local code-execution issue. If Gnumeric’s Python/GObject wrapper is started from a directory containing a malicious Python file, code could run under the user’s account. This is mainly relevant to legacy Linux desktops or packaged environments still carrying vulnerable Gnumeric builds. Exposure is most likely on obsolete Linux systems, old distribution images, or long-lived desktop fleets with historical Gnumeric packages. The bundle does not provide exact affected versions or CPEs. Treat this as a legacy hygiene issue unless vulnerable Gnumeric is still present. Prioritize remediation on shared Linux workstations, lab systems, or old images where local users can influence working directories. Mitigation focus: Inventory systems with Gnumeric installed, especially legacy Linux desktop or image builds.; Check the linked vendor advisories for corrected packages and distribution-specific guidance.; Update or remove vulnerable Gnumeric packages where vendor fixes are available..

Prepared: Jun 28, 2026, 11:23 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Jan 28, 2009, 11:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=481572CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
FEDORA-2009-1295CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_FEDORA

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