CVE-2009-3288

Published Sep 22, 2009 CVSS 2.0 · 4.9 Medium EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
The sg_build_indirect function in drivers/scsi/sg.c in Linux kernel 2.6.28-rc1 through 2.6.31-rc8 uses an incorrect variable when accessing an array, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (kernel OOPS and NULL pointer dereference), as demonstrated by using xcdroast to duplicate a CD. NOTE: this is only exploitable by users who can open the cdrom device.

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Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2009-3270 The sg_build_indirect function in drivers/scsi/sg.c in Linux kernel 2.6.28-rc1 through 2.6.31-rc8 uses an incorrect variable when accessing an array, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (kernel OOPS and NULL pointer dereference), as demonstrated by using xcdroast to duplicate a CD. NOTE: this is only exploitable by users who can open the cdrom device.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-852-1 Linux kernel vulnerabilities
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 7, 2024, 6:22 AM
Reserved
Sep 22, 2009, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Sep 22, 2009, 10:30 AM
Modified
Jun 16, 2026, 11:11 PM