CVE-2009-1144: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2009-1144: Untrusted search path vulnerability in the Gentoo package of Xpdf before 3.02-r2 allows local users to gain...

Untrusted search path vulnerability in the Gentoo package of Xpdf before 3.02-r2 allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse xpdfrc file in the current working directory, related to an unset SYSTEM_XPDFRC macro in a Gentoo build process that uses the poppler library.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 05:04 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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This is an old Gentoo-specific Xpdf packaging flaw. A local user could abuse how Xpdf looked for its configuration file and potentially gain higher privileges. It is not described as a remote internet attack, and the provided sources do not show active exploitation. Exposure appears limited to systems running the Gentoo package of Xpdf before 3.02-r2, especially multi-user systems where untrusted local users can place files in working directories used by privileged workflows. Treat as a targeted legacy Linux hygiene issue, not an emergency internet-wide incident. Prioritize remediation on shared Gentoo hosts, build systems, and administrative workstations where local privilege boundaries matter. Mitigation focus: Upgrade the Gentoo Xpdf package to 3.02-r2 or later.; Review Gentoo GLSA-200904-07 for vendor-specific remediation guidance.; Remove obsolete Xpdf installations where the package is no longer needed..

Prepared: Jun 28, 2026, 11:04 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Apr 9, 2009, 15:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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