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CVE-2009-3234 Details

Description

Buffer overflow in the perf_copy_attr function in kernel/perf_counter.c in the Linux kernel 2.6.31-rc1 allows local users to cause a denial of service (crash) and execute arbitrary code via a "big size data" to the perf_counter_open system call.

Metrics

CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:

No CVSS 3.x data is available for this CVE.

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

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URLSource(s)Tag(s)
http://article.gmane.org/gmane.linux.kernel/890654 CVEExploit
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/09/16/1 CVE
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/09/17/13 CVE
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/36423 CVE
http://article.gmane.org/gmane.linux.kernel/890654 [email protected]Exploit

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Weakness Enumeration

CWE-IDCWE NameSource
CWE-119Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer[email protected]

Affected Products

ProductVersions
linux linux kernel
2.6.31 rc1

CPE

  • cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.31:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:*

Remediation

  • No remediation found in references.

Change History

5 change records found show changes

QUICK INFO

CVE Dictionary Entry:
CVE-2009-3234
NVD Published Date:
Sep 17, 2009
NVD Last Modified:
Jun 16, 2026
Source:
[email protected]
CVE-2009-3234 Details - Not Deferred