UNKNOWN CVSS 7.2
Published: 2010-09-07

CVE-2009-4997

gnome power_manager Security Advisory (CVE-2009-4997)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2009-4997 impacting gnome power_manager. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 7.2 (UNKNOWN).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
gnome-power-manager 2.27.92 does not properly implement the lock_on_suspend and lock_on_hibernate settings for locking the screen when the suspend or hibernate button is pressed, which might make it easier for physically proximate attackers to access an unattended laptop via a resume action, a related issue to CVE-2010-2532. NOTE: this issue exists because of a regression that followed a gnome-power-manager fix a few years earlier.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Local (AV:L)
Requires local system execution permissions
Attack Complexity
Low (AC:L)
No specialized conditions required

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product gnome / power_manager
Affected Versions 2.27.92
Weakness Enumeration CWE-264

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-2009-4997 impacting gnome power_manager.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2009-4997.yaml
id: cve-2009-4997

info:
  name: gnome power_manager - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: unknown
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2009-4997 affecting gnome power_manager.
    Evaluation: gnome-power-manager 2.27.92 does not properly implement the lock_on_suspend and lock_on_hibernate settings for locking the screen when the suspend or ...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2009-4997
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
    cvss-score: 7.2
    cve-id: CVE-2009-4997
    cwe-id: CWE-264
  tags: cve,cve-2009-4997,gnome,power_manager,unknown

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "power_manager"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2009-4997.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2009-4997
# Target: gnome power_manager | CVSS: 7.2 (UNKNOWN)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2009-4997 (gnome power_manager)...")
    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 power_manager scope (2.27.92).")
        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-2009-4997.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2009-4997
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install power_manager 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade power_manager 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update power_manager

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

# 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-2009-4997 in gnome power_manager?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update gnome power_manager 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-2009-4997?

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-2009-4997?

CVE-2009-4997 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 7.2 (UNKNOWN). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
7.2
UNKNOWN SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2009-4997
Weakness CWE-264
Vendor gnome
Product power_manager
Published 2010-09-07
Vector AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C