CVE-2009-1577: Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in the putstring function in find.c in Cscope before 15.6 allow user-...

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2009-1577 is a flaw in older Cscope releases. If a developer or automated system runs vulnerable Cscope against a malicious source file, an attacker could potentially run code on that machine. The public bundle does not provide CVSS scoring or evidence of active exploitation. Exposure is most likely on developer workstations, build systems, code-indexing jobs, or security tooling that still uses Cscope before 15.6 and processes externally supplied source code. Prioritize remediation where vulnerable Cscope touches untrusted code. This is less broadly exposed than an internet service flaw, but impact can be serious on developer or build systems. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Cscope to version 15.6 or a vendor-fixed package.; Apply relevant Red Hat, Gentoo, Fedora, or distribution security updates.; Remove Cscope from systems where it is no longer required..

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

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