UNKNOWN CVSS 6.8
Published: 2009-12-23

CVE-2009-4144

gnome networkmanager Security Advisory (CVE-2009-4144)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2009-4144 impacting gnome networkmanager. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 6.8 (UNKNOWN).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
NetworkManager (NM) 0.7.2 does not ensure that the configured Certification Authority (CA) certificate file for a (1) WPA Enterprise or (2) 802.1x network remains present upon a connection attempt, which might allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive information or cause a denial of service (connectivity disruption) by spoofing the identity of a wireless network.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Network (AV:N)
Exploitable remotely across internet boundaries

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product gnome / networkmanager
Affected Versions 0.7.2
Weakness Enumeration CWE-310

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2009-4144 impacting gnome networkmanager.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2009-4144.yaml
id: cve-2009-4144

info:
  name: gnome networkmanager - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: unknown
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2009-4144 affecting gnome networkmanager.
    Evaluation: NetworkManager (NM) 0.7.2 does not ensure that the configured Certification Authority (CA) certificate file for a (1) WPA Enterprise or (2) 802.1x net...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2009-4144
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
    cvss-score: 6.8
    cve-id: CVE-2009-4144
    cwe-id: CWE-310
  tags: cve,cve-2009-4144,gnome,networkmanager,unknown

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "networkmanager"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2009-4144.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2009-4144
# Target: gnome networkmanager | CVSS: 6.8 (UNKNOWN)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2009-4144 (gnome networkmanager)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against gnome networkmanager scope (0.7.2).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2009-4144.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2009-4144
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install networkmanager 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade networkmanager 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update networkmanager

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i networkmanager 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i networkmanager

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2009-4144 in gnome networkmanager?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update gnome networkmanager packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2009-4144?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2009-4144?

CVE-2009-4144 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 6.8 (UNKNOWN). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
6.8
UNKNOWN SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2009-4144
Weakness CWE-310
Vendor gnome
Product networkmanager
Published 2009-12-23
Vector AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P