CVE-2009-1601: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2009-1601: The Ubuntu clamav-milter.init script in clamav-milter before 0.95.1+dfsg-1ubuntu1.2 in Ubuntu 9.04 sets the...

The Ubuntu clamav-milter.init script in clamav-milter before 0.95.1+dfsg-1ubuntu1.2 in Ubuntu 9.04 sets the ownership of the current working directory to the clamav account, which might allow local users to bypass intended access restrictions via read or write operations involving this directory.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 05:20 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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This issue affects Ubuntu 9.04 systems running clamav-milter. A startup script could accidentally change ownership of the directory it was run from to the clamav account, potentially letting local users read or write where they should not. It is legacy, local-access exposure, not a remotely exploitable mail-scanning flaw based on the provided sources. Exposure is likely limited to obsolete Ubuntu 9.04 hosts with the affected clamav-milter package installed. Risk is higher on shared or multi-user systems, or where service management was performed from sensitive directories. Treat as a legacy hygiene issue unless Ubuntu 9.04 systems remain in production. If found, prioritize upgrade or retirement because unsupported operating systems compound this local access-control risk. Mitigation focus: Upgrade clamav-milter to 0.95.1+dfsg-1ubuntu1.2 or later where applicable.; Retire or isolate any remaining Ubuntu 9.04 systems.; Review Ubuntu USN-770-1 and Launchpad bug guidance for package-specific remediation..

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

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: May 11, 2009, 15:19 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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clamav-clamavmilter-security-bypass(50311)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
https://launchpad.net/bugs/365823CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM

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