Vulnerability Details : CVE-2009-3725

The connector layer in the Linux kernel before 2.6.31.5 does not require the CAP_SYS_ADMIN capability for certain interaction with the (1) uvesafb, (2) pohmelfs, (3) dst, or (4) dm subsystem, which allows local users to bypass intended access restrictions and gain privileges via calls to functions in these subsystems.
Published 2009-11-06 15:30:01
Updated 2018-11-16 15:46:38
Source Red Hat, Inc.
View at NVD,   CVE.org

Products affected by CVE-2009-3725

Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2009-3725

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-2009-3725

Base Score Base Severity CVSS Vector Exploitability Score Impact Score Score Source First Seen
7.2
 HIGH AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
3.9
10.0
 NIST

CWE ids for CVE-2009-3725

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

Vendor statements for CVE-2009-3725

  • Red Hat 2009-11-09
    Not vulnerable. This issue did not affect the versions of Linux kernel as shipped with Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3, 4, 5 or Red Hat Enterprise MRG, as they do not include the upstream change introducing this flaw.

References for CVE-2009-3725

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