CVE-2009-2767

kernel: clock_nanosleep() with CLOCK_MONOTONIC_RAW NULL pointer dereference

Published Aug 14, 2009 CVSS 2.0 · 7.2 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
The init_posix_timers function in kernel/posix-timers.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.31-rc6 allows local users to cause a denial of service (OOPS) or possibly gain privileges via a CLOCK_MONOTONIC_RAW clock_nanosleep call that triggers a NULL pointer dereference.

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Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2009-2757 The init_posix_timers function in kernel/posix-timers.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.31-rc6 allows local users to cause a denial of service (OOPS) or possibly gain privileges via a CLOCK_MONOTONIC_RAW clock_nanosleep call that triggers a NULL pointer dereference.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-852-1 Linux kernel vulnerabilities
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 7, 2024, 5:59 AM
Reserved
Aug 14, 2009, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Aug 14, 2009, 3:16 PM
Modified
Jun 16, 2026, 11:10 PM
Severity
Important
Public date
Aug 3, 2009, 12:00 AM