Vulnerability Description
The ABI in the Linux kernel 2.6.28 and earlier on s390, powerpc, sparc64, and mips 64-bit platforms requires that a 32-bit argument in a 64-bit register was properly sign extended when sent from a user-mode application, but cannot verify this, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (crash) or possibly gain privileges via a crafted system call.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | <= 2.6.28 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 4.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-02/msg00003.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://marc.info/?l=linux-kernel&m=123155111608910&w=2Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33477Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33674Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34394Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34981Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35011Third Party Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2009/dsa-1749Third Party Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2009/dsa-1787Third Party Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2009/dsa-1794Third Party Advisory
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2009:135Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/33275Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=479969Third Party Advisory
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2009-January/msg01045.htThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-02/msg00003.htmlThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-0029?
CVE-2009-0029 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). The ABI in the Linux kernel 2.6.28 and earlier on s390, powerpc, sparc64, and mips 64-bit platforms requires that a 32-bit argument in a 64-bit register was properly sign extended when sent from a use...
How severe is CVE-2009-0029?
CVE-2009-0029 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2009-0029?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel, Debian Debian Linux.