CVE-2009-4067: Buffer Overflow
First published: Fri Jul 15 2011(Updated: )
A buffer overflow flaw was found in the Linux kernel's Auerswald PBX/System Telephone usb driver implementation. There's no upstream patch as the affected driver was removed from the kernel in 2.6.27. For more information, check out the references: <a href="http://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2009-4067">http://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2009-4067</a> <a href="http://labs.mwrinfosecurity.com/files/Advisories/mwri_linux-usb-buffer-overflow_2009-10-29.pdf">http://labs.mwrinfosecurity.com/files/Advisories/mwri_linux-usb-buffer-overflow_2009-10-29.pdf</a> Acknowledgement: Red Hat would like to thank Rafael Dominguez Vega for reporting this issue.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| debian/linux-2.6 | ||
| Linux kernel | <2.6.27 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux | =4.0 |
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Reference Links
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=722393
- http://labs.mwrinfosecurity.com/files/Advisories/mwri_linux-usb-buffer-overflow_2009-10-29.pdf
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2009-4067
- http://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2009-4067
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2011-1386.html
- https://access.redhat.com/support/policy/updates/errata/
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=748675
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=722393#c8
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=722393#c10
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2009-4067
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2009-4067
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2009-4067
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2009-4067
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2009-4067?
CVE-2009-4067 is assigned a high severity rating due to its buffer overflow vulnerability in the Linux kernel's USB driver.
How do I fix CVE-2009-4067?
The specific driver affected by CVE-2009-4067 has been removed from the kernel as of version 2.6.27, so upgrading to this version or later is recommended.
What systems are affected by CVE-2009-4067?
CVE-2009-4067 affects Linux kernels up to version 2.6.26 and specific systems like Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4.0.
Is there an official patch for CVE-2009-4067?
There is no official patch for CVE-2009-4067 as the affected USB driver has been removed from the kernel.
What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2009-4067?
CVE-2009-4067 is a buffer overflow vulnerability that can potentially allow attackers to execute arbitrary code.
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