Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2009-4273 is a command-injection flaw in SystemTap's stap-server before version 1.1. If a vulnerable stap-server accepts a crafted request, an attacker could execute arbitrary commands. Business urgency depends on whether stap-server exists and is reachable in your Linux estate. Likely limited to Linux hosts running SystemTap stap-server before 1.1 or vulnerable vendor packages. Exposure is higher where stap-server is enabled and reachable remotely. The source bundle does not prove broad default exposure. Prioritize confirmation over broad emergency action. This is serious where vulnerable stap-server is present and reachable, but the evidence suggests a niche, older component with no confirmed active exploitation in the provided sources. Mitigation focus: Upgrade SystemTap to 1.1 or a vendor-fixed package.; Review Red Hat, Fedora, and SUSE advisories for exact package guidance.; Disable stap-server where it is not operationally required..
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- oval:org.mitre.oval:def:11417CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=550172CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
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