The execve function in the Linux kernel, possibly 2.6.30-rc6 and earlier, does not properly clear the current->clear_child_tid pointer, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (memory corruption) or possibly gain privileges via a clone system call with CLONE_CHILD_SETTID or CLONE_CHILD_CLEARTID enabled, which is not properly handled during thread creation and exit.
Published 2009-08-18 21:00:00
Updated 2020-08-28 13:10:04
Source MITRE
View at NVD,   CVE.org
Vulnerability category: Memory CorruptionDenial of service

Products affected by CVE-2009-2848

Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2009-2848

0.06%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days EPSS Score History
~ 26 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less

CVSS scores for CVE-2009-2848

Base Score Base Severity CVSS Vector Exploitability Score Impact Score Score Source First Seen
5.9
MEDIUM AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:C
3.4
8.5
NIST

CWE ids for CVE-2009-2848

  • The product does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor.
    Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)

References for CVE-2009-2848

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