Debian · Lintian · CVE-2009-4015
**Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions**
Lintian versions 1.23.x through 1.23.28
Lintian versions 1.24.x through 1.24.2.1
Lintian versions 2.x before 2.3.2
**Description**
The issue allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in filename arguments, potentially leading to disruption of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of protected information. This can be exploited remotely.
**Recommendations**
For Lintian versions 1.23.x through 1.23.28, update to a version after 1.23.28 or apply a patch if available.
For Lintian versions 1.24.x through 1.24.2.1, update to a version after 1.24.2.1 or apply a patch if available.
For Lintian versions 2.x before 2.3.2, update to version 2.3.2 or later.