Untrusted search path vulnerability in dstat before r3199 allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse Python module in the current working directory, a different vulnerability than CVE-2009-3894.
CVE-2009-4081
NONECVSS 0.0
0.0
EchelonGraph verdictMonitorLow exploitation likelihood right now — keep watching.
- No confirmed exploitation signals yet
CISA-KEV: Not listedEPSS: 0%CVSS: —Exploit: NoneExposed: 0
No vendor fix yet — apply a workaround or compensating control (WAF / firewall / segmentation) and watch for a patch.
- CVSS v3
- —
- EG Score
- 0.0(none)
- EPSS
- 20.1%
- KEV
- Not listed
Published
November 29, 2009
Last Modified
April 23, 2026
References (4)
- cve@mitrehttp://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=293497
- cve@mitrehttp://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2009:341
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=293497
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2009:341
Frequently asked(4)
What is CVE-2009-4081?
CVE-2009-4081 is a none vulnerability published on November 29, 2009. Untrusted search path vulnerability in dstat before r3199 allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse Python module in the current working directory, a different vulnerability than CVE-2009-3894.
When was CVE-2009-4081 disclosed?
CVE-2009-4081 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on November 29, 2009, with the most recent update on April 23, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.
Is CVE-2009-4081 actively exploited?
CVE-2009-4081 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 20.1% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.
How do I remediate CVE-2009-4081?
Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2009-4081, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.
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