CVE-2009-3288 Null dereference in n/a
Local users with CD-ROM access can trigger a kernel NULL pointer dereference, causing a denial of service.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2009-3288?
CVE-2009-3288 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Linux kernel, published on 22 Sep 2009. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official 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.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-3288?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Kernel Linux Kernel, Linux kernel.
How do I fix CVE-2009-3288?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-3288 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2009-3288 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2009-3288 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Linux kernel
Sources
Also known as GHSA-jq84-chq4-ww9x.