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CVE-2009-0787

The ecryptfs_write_metadata_to_contents function in the eCryptfs functionality in the Linux kernel 2.6.28 before 2.6.28.9 uses an incorrect…

Published 17 y ago · modified 4 mo ago · JSON

CVSS
4.9
v2.0 · NVD
CISA KEV
No
not known exploited
EPSS
0.4%
percentile 33%
Public exploits
0
none known

The ecryptfs_write_metadata_to_contents function in the eCryptfs functionality in the Linux kernel 2.6.28 before 2.6.28.9 uses an incorrect size when writing kernel memory to an eCryptfs file header, which triggers an out-of-bounds read and allows local users to obtain portions of kernel memory.

Exploit prediction (EPSS)

0.39% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 33% of all scored CVEs.

CVSS scores

Assigned byVersionScoreVector
NVD2.04.9AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:N/A:N

Classification

Weakness
Technology feeds
Linux kernel (RSS, critical only)

References

  • secunia.com /advisories/34422 · third-party-advisory, x_refsource_SECUNIA, x_transferred
  • osvdb.org /52860 · vdb-entry, x_refsource_OSVDB, x_transferred
  • exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com /vulnerabilities/49355 · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF, x_transferred
  • vupen.com /english/advisories/2009/0802 · vdb-entry, x_refsource_VUPEN, x_transferred
  • secunia.com /advisories/37471 · third-party-advisory, x_refsource_SECUNIA, x_transferred
  • securitytracker.com /id?1022177 · vdb-entry, x_refsource_SECTRACK, x_transferred
  • vmware.com /security/advisories/VMSA-2009-0016.html · x_refsource_CONFIRM, x_transferred
  • git.kernel.org /?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commitdiff%3Bh=8faece5f906725c10e7a1f6caf8 · x_refsource_CONFIRM, x_transferred
  • securityfocus.com /bid/34216 · vdb-entry, x_refsource_BID, x_transferred
  • secunia.com /advisories/35015 · third-party-advisory, x_refsource_SECUNIA, x_transferred
  • securityfocus.com /archive/1/507985/100/0/threaded · mailing-list, x_refsource_BUGTRAQ, x_transferred
  • oval.cisecurity.org /repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A8319 · vdb-entry, signature, x_refsource_OVAL, x_transferred
  • kernel.org /pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/ChangeLog-2.6.28.9 · x_refsource_CONFIRM, x_transferred
  • oval.cisecurity.org /repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A11068 · vdb-entry, signature, x_refsource_OVAL, x_transferred
  • rhn.redhat.com /errata/RHSA-2009-0473.html · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT, x_transferred
  • vupen.com /english/advisories/2009/3316 · vdb-entry, x_refsource_VUPEN, x_transferred

Sources

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