Which products and versions are affected by CVE-2009-1185?

Affected: Ctpview (Juniper) versions 7.1, 7.1-r1, 7.2; Linux Enterprise Debuginfo (Suse) versions 10-sp2, 11; Udev (Udev Project), among others. The full list is in the CVE brief.

Is CVE-2009-1185 being exploited in the wild?

It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.

Is CVE-2009-1185 in the CISA KEV catalog?

No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

Is there a public exploit for CVE-2009-1185?

Public exploit code is available.

Is there a fix for CVE-2009-1185?

Fixed versions are available, including Ctpview 7.1, libvolume_id 095-14.20.el5_3, libvolume_id-devel 095-14.20.el5_3.

How urgently should CVE-2009-1185 be patched?

Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

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CVE-2009-1185

HighPublic exploit

udev: Uncheck origin of NETLINK messages

Published Apr 15, 2009 · Updated Mar 9, 2026 · Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2009-1185, DEBIAN-CVE-2009-1186, DSA-1772-1

Key Facts

Patch immediately

CVE-2009-1185 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.2 v2) affecting Ctpview (Juniper), Linux Enterprise Debuginfo (Suse), Udev (Udev Project) and 8 more products.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
EPSS estimates a 81% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Fixed versions are available, including Ctpview 7.1, libvolume_id 095-14.20.el5_3, libvolume_id-devel 095-14.20.el5_3.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

CVSS v2

7.2

AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)

81%

Higher than 99.6% of all scored CVEs

Exploited in the wild

No known

Not in a known-exploited catalog

Public exploit code

Available

Proof-of-concept or weaponized module

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Description

udev before 1.4.1 does not verify whether a NETLINK message originates from kernel space, which allows local users to gain privileges by sending a NETLINK message from user space.

Affected Products

27 affected entries in total

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
CtpviewJuniper	7.1, 7.1-r1, 7.2	7.1
Linux Enterprise DebuginfoSuse	10-sp2, 11	n/a
UdevUdev Project	See advisory	141
Ubuntu LinuxCanonical	6.06, 7.10, 8.04, 8.10	n/a
Debian LinuxDebian	4.0, 5.0	n/a

6 more affected products in the full CVE brief

Patched Releases

Ctpview

7.1

libvolume_id

095-14.20.el5_3

libvolume_id-devel

095-14.20.el5_3

Udev

0:095-14.20.el5_3, 0.105-4etch1, 0.125-7+lenny1, 095-14.20.el5_3, 141

Timeline

Publicly disclosed
Apr 15, 2009
Last updated
Mar 9, 2026

Weakness Type

CWE-346 Origin Validation Error
CWE-862 Missing Authorization

References

15 more references in the full CVE brief

FAQ

Common Questions.

udev before 1.4.1 does not verify whether a NETLINK message originates from kernel space, which allows local users to gain privileges by sending a NETLINK message from user space.
Affected: Ctpview (Juniper) versions 7.1, 7.1-r1, 7.2; Linux Enterprise Debuginfo (Suse) versions 10-sp2, 11; Udev (Udev Project), among others. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Ctpview 7.1, libvolume_id 095-14.20.el5_3, libvolume_id-devel 095-14.20.el5_3.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

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