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CVE-2009-2768

7.8 · HIGH

The load_flat_shared_library function in fs/binfmt_flat.c in the flat subsystem in the Linux kernel before 2.6.31-rc6 allows local users to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and s…

Published Aug 14, 2009linuxCWE-476EPSS 0.40%

Overview

CVE-2009-2768 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting linux linux_kernel. It was published on August 14, 2009 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

The load_flat_shared_library function in fs/binfmt_flat.c in the flat subsystem in the Linux kernel before 2.6.31-rc6 allows local users to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and system crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact by executing a shared flat binary, which triggers an access of an "uninitialized cred pointer."

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from linux. Update linux_kernel to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

VendorProductVersionsStatus
linuxlinux_kernel>= 0, < 2.6.31Affected

References

Refgit.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=3440625d78711bee41a84cf29c3d8c579b522666Reflkml.org/lkml/2009/6/22/91Refsecunia.com/advisories/36278Refthread.gmane.org/gmane.linux.hardware.blackfin.kernel.devel/1905Refwww.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/ChangeLog-2.6.30.5Refwww.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/testing/ChangeLog-2.6.31-rc6Refwww.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2011:051Refwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/08/13/1Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/36037Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/52909

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-2768?

CVE-2009-2768 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting linux linux_kernel. It was published on August 14, 2009 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2009-2768?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2009-2768?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from linux. Update linux_kernel to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2009-2768?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2009-2768 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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