Vulnerability Details : 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 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.
Published 2009-03-25 01:30:00
Updated 2023-02-13 02:19:42
Source Red Hat, Inc.
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Products affected by CVE-2009-0787

Threat overview for CVE-2009-0787

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Top open port discovered on systems with this issue 554
IPs affected by CVE-2009-0787 303
Threat actors abusing to this issue? Yes
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Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2009-0787

EPSS FAQ
0.04%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days EPSS Score History
~ 8 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less

CVSS scores for CVE-2009-0787

Base Score Base Severity CVSS Vector Exploitability Score Impact Score Score Source First Seen
4.9
 MEDIUM AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:N/A:N
3.9
6.9
 NIST

CWE ids for CVE-2009-0787

  • Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)

Vendor statements for CVE-2009-0787

  • Red Hat 2009-05-19
    This issue did not affect the versions of Linux kernel as shipped with Red Hat Enterprise Linux 2.1, 3, 4, and Red Hat Enterprise MRG. It was addressed in Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 via: https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2009-0473.html .

References for CVE-2009-0787

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