Vulnerability Details : CVE-2009-3939
Potential exploit
The poll_mode_io file for the megaraid_sas driver in the Linux kernel 2.6.31.6 and earlier has world-writable permissions, which allows local users to change the I/O mode of the driver by modifying this file.
Products affected by CVE-2009-3939
- cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_desktop:5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_eus:5.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_server:5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_workstation:5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:redhat:virtualization:5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:suse:linux_enterprise_desktop:10:sp3:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:suse:linux_enterprise_desktop:11:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:suse:linux_enterprise_server:11:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:suse:linux_enterprise_server:10:sp3:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:avaya:aura_communication_manager:5.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:avaya:aura_session_manager:1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:avaya:aura_session_manager:5.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:avaya:aura_system_manager:5.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:avaya:aura_system_manager:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:avaya:aura_system_platform:1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:avaya:voice_portal:5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:avaya:aura_application_enablement_services:5.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:avaya:aura_application_enablement_services:5.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:avaya:aura_sip_enablement_services:5.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:6.06:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:8.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:9.04:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:9.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:8.04:*:*:*:-:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:opensuse:opensuse:11.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:opensuse:opensuse:11.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:opensuse:opensuse:11.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Threat overview for CVE-2009-3939
Top countries where our scanners detected CVE-2009-3939
Top open port discovered on systems with this issue
52869
IPs affected by CVE-2009-3939 240,779
Threat actors abusing to this issue?
Yes
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Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2009-3939
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-2009-3939
Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
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6.6
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MEDIUM | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:C/A:C |
3.9
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9.2
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NIST | |
7.1
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HIGH | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H |
1.8
|
5.2
|
NIST | 2024-01-25 |
CWE ids for CVE-2009-3939
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Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
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The product specifies permissions for a security-critical resource in a way that allows that resource to be read or modified by unintended actors.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
Vendor statements for CVE-2009-3939
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Red Hat 2010-02-04This issue did not affect the version of the Linux kernel as shipped with Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3, as it does not implement the sysfs file system ("/sys/"), through which poll_mode_io file is exposed by the megaraid_sas driver. Issue was addressed in Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4, 5 and Red Hat Enterprise MRG via https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2010-0076.html , https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2010-0046.html and https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2009-1635.html respectively.
References for CVE-2009-3939
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http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-864-1
USN-864-1: Linux kernel vulnerabilities | Ubuntu security notices | UbuntuThird Party Advisory
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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2010-01/msg00005.html
[security-announce] SUSE Security Announcement: Linux kernel (SUSE-SA:2010:005) - openSUSE Security Announce - openSUSE Mailing ListsMailing List
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https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2010-0046.html
RHSA-2010:0046 - Security Advisory - Red Hat Customer PortalThird Party Advisory
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https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A7540
404 Not FoundBroken Link
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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2010-02/msg00005.html
[security-announce] SUSE Security Announcement: Linux kernel (SUSE-SA:20Mailing List
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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-12/msg00005.html
[security-announce] SUSE Security Announcement: Linux kernel (SUSE-SA:2009:064) - openSUSE Security Announce - openSUSE Mailing ListsMailing List
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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2010-01/msg00000.html
[security-announce] SUSE Security Announcement: Linux kernel (SUSE-SA:2010:001) - openSUSE Security Announce - openSUSE Mailing ListsMailing List
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http://support.avaya.com/css/P8/documents/100073666
ASA-2010-026 (RHSA-2010-0046)Third Party Advisory
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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2010-03/msg00000.html
[security-announce] SUSE Security Announcement: Linux kernel (SUSE-SA:20Mailing List
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http://www.debian.org/security/2010/dsa-1996
Debian -- Security Information -- DSA-1996-1 linux-2.6Third Party Advisory
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https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2010-0095.html
RHSA-2010:0095 - Security Advisory - Red Hat Customer PortalThird Party Advisory
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/11/13/1
oss-security - CVE request: kernel: bad permissions on megaraid_sas sysfs filesMailing List
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http://secunia.com/advisories/38017
About Secunia Research | FlexeraBroken Link
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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-12/msg00002.html
[security-announce] SUSE Security Announcement: Linux kernel (SUSE-SA:2009:061) - openSUSE Security Announce - openSUSE Mailing ListsMailing List
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https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A10310
404 Not FoundBroken Link
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http://secunia.com/advisories/37909
About Secunia Research | FlexeraBroken Link
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/37019
Broken Link;Third Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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http://secunia.com/advisories/38276
About Secunia Research | FlexeraBroken Link
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http://secunia.com/advisories/38779
Sign inBroken Link
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http://secunia.com/advisories/38492
Sign inBroken Link
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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2010-02/msg00002.html
[security-announce] SUSE Security Announcement: Linux kernel (SUSE-SA:20Mailing List
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http://osvdb.org/60201
Broken Link
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https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=526068
526068 – (CVE-2009-3889, CVE-2009-3939) CVE-2009-3889 CVE-2009-3939 kernel: megaraid_sas permissions in sysfsExploit;Issue Tracking
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