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CVE-2009-3234

Linux Kernel 2.6.31 - 'perf_counter_open()' Local Buffer Overflow

Severity Score

4.9
*CVSS v2

Exploit Likelihood

*EPSS

Affected Versions

*CPE

Public Exploits

2
*Multiple Sources

Exploited in Wild

-
*KEV

Decision

-
*SSVC
Descriptions

Buffer overflow in the perf_copy_attr function in kernel/perf_counter.c in the Linux kernel 2.6.31-rc1 allows local users to cause a denial of service (crash) and execute arbitrary code via a "big size data" to the perf_counter_open system call.

Un desbordamiento de búfer en la función perf_copy_attr en el archivo kernel/perf_counter.c en el kernel de Linux versión 2.6.31-rc1, permite a los usuarios locales causar una denegación de servicio (bloqueo) y ejecutar código arbitrario por medio de un "big size data" en la llamada del sistema perf_counter_open.

*Credits: N/A
CVSS Scores
Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Low
Authentication
None
Confidentiality
None
Integrity
None
Availability
Complete
* Common Vulnerability Scoring System
SSVC
  • Decision:-
Exploitation
-
Automatable
-
Tech. Impact
-
* Organization's Worst-case Scenario
Timeline
  • 2009-09-16 CVE Reserved
  • 2009-09-16 First Exploit
  • 2009-09-17 CVE Published
  • 2023-05-11 EPSS Updated
  • 2024-08-07 CVE Updated
  • ---------- Exploited in Wild
  • ---------- KEV Due Date
CWE
  • CWE-119: Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer
CAPEC
Affected Vendors, Products, and Versions
Vendor Product Version Other Status
Vendor Product Version Other Status <-- --> Vendor Product Version Other Status
Linux
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 Linux Kernel
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 2.6.31
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rc1
Affected