CVE-2009-3080: Out-of-bounds Read

Published Nov 20, 2009
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Updated

Array index error in the gdthreadevent function in drivers/scsi/gdth.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.32-rc8 allows local users to cause a denial of service or possibly gain privileges via a negative event index in an IOCTL request.

Affected Software

25 affected components
Linux Linux kernel<=2.6.31.6
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.32-rc1
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.32-rc5
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.32-rc4
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.32-rc3
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.32
openSUSE openSUSE=11.1
openSUSE openSUSE=11.2
SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop=10-sp2
SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop=10-sp3
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server=10-sp2
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server=10-sp3
Debian Debian Linux=4.0
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=9.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=8.10
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=9.10
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=8.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=6.06
VMware ESX=3.5
redhat Enterprise Linux Server=5.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop=5.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Eus=5.4
redhat Virtualization=5.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Server Workstation=5.0
redhat Fedora=10

Event History

Nov 20, 2009
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2009-3080?

CVE-2009-3080 has a medium to high severity level as it allows local users to cause a denial of service or potentially gain privileges.

2

How do I fix CVE-2009-3080?

To fix CVE-2009-3080, update the Linux kernel to version 2.6.32-rc8 or later.

3

What versions are affected by CVE-2009-3080?

CVE-2009-3080 affects various Linux kernel versions prior to 2.6.32-rc8, including 2.6.31.6 and earlier release candidates.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2009-3080?

CVE-2009-3080 is an array index error vulnerability located in the gdth_read_event function in the Linux kernel.

5

Can CVE-2009-3080 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2009-3080 cannot be exploited remotely as it requires local access to the system.

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