CVE-2009-1485: The logging feature in eMule Plus before 1.2e allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite l

Q: How do I fix CVE-2009-1485?

emule plus: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation; emule plus: upgrade to newer than 1.2c. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2009-1485 being exploited?

CVE-2009-1485 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2009-1485 affect?

CVE-2009-1485 affects emule plus, emule plus. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). The logging feature in eMule Plus before 1.2e allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via unspecified attack vectors.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2009-1485?

Priority 36/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 5.0DOWNGRADEUPGRADE

CVE-2009-1485 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting emule plus, emule plus. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The logging feature in eMule Plus before 1.2e allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via unspecified attack vectors.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.0 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	1.4% (top 28%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2009-04-29
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: aemuleplus · emuleplus

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2009-04-29 18:30 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:07 UTCUpdated Record last modified

aemuleplus emule plus DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.1b

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.1b

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy emule-plus || rpm -q emule-plus || emule-plus --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.1b (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison emule-plus sudo apt install emule-plus=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.1b> sudo apt-mark hold emule-plus

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list emule-plus sudo dnf downgrade emule-plus-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.1b> sudo dnf versionlock add emule-plus

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

emuleplus emule plus UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.2c · 1.1 · 1.1a · 1.1c · 1.1d · 1.1e · 1.1f · 1.2

Fixed in: newer than 1.2c

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy emule-plus || rpm -q emule-plus || emule-plus --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.2c (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade emule-plus

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade emule-plus

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2009-1485?

emule plus: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation; emule plus: upgrade to newer than 1.2c. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2009-1485 being exploited?

CVE-2009-1485 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2009-1485 affect?

CVE-2009-1485 affects emule plus, emule plus. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). The logging feature in eMule Plus before 1.2e allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via unspecified attack vectors.

How urgent is CVE-2009-1485?

Priority 36/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

References

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