CVE-2009-2657: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2009-2657: nilfs-utils before 2.0.14 installs multiple programs with unnecessary setuid privileges, which allows local...

nilfs-utils before 2.0.14 installs multiple programs with unnecessary setuid privileges, which allows local users to execute arbitrary commands via the device string in a -c command line option to mkfs.nilfs2.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedSep 17, 2024, 02:32 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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CVE-2009-2657 is a local privilege escalation issue in old nilfs-utils packages. A user already logged into an affected Linux system could abuse unnecessary setuid privileges to run commands with elevated rights. It is not described as remotely exploitable in the provided sources. Exposure is likely limited to Linux systems that installed nilfs-utils before 2.0.14, especially multi-user hosts where untrusted local users can execute NILFS utilities. Treat this as a moderate operational risk, not an internet-facing emergency. Patch affected multi-user Linux systems and confirm legacy nilfs-utils packages are gone from supported server images. Mitigation focus: Inventory systems for nilfs-utils packages older than 2.0.14.; Upgrade nilfs-utils to 2.0.14 or a vendor-fixed package.; Review vendor or distribution guidance before changing setuid permissions manually..

Prepared: Jun 28, 2026, 10:26 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Aug 4, 2009, 16:13 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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