Vulnerability Description
udev before 1.4.1 does not verify whether a NETLINK message originates from kernel space, which allows local users to gain privileges by sending a NETLINK message from user space.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Udev Project | Udev | < 141 |
| Suse | Linux Enterprise Debuginfo | 10 |
| Opensuse | Opensuse | 10.3 |
| Suse | Linux Enterprise Desktop | 10 |
| Suse | Linux Enterprise Server | 10 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 4.0 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 6.06 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 9 |
| Juniper | Ctpview | < 7.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/hotplug/udev.git%3Ba=commitdiff%3Bh=e2b362d9f23d4
- http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/hotplug/udev.git%3Ba=commitdiff%3Bh=e86a923d508c2
- http://kb.juniper.net/InfoCenter/index?page=content&id=JSA10691Third Party Advisory
- http://kb.juniper.net/InfoCenter/index?page=content&id=JSA10705Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-04/msg00006.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-04/msg00012.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.vmware.com/pipermail/security-announce/2009/000060.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34731Not Applicable
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34750Not Applicable
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34753Not Applicable
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34771Not Applicable
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34776Not Applicable
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34785Not Applicable
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34787Not Applicable
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34801Not Applicable
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-1185?
CVE-2009-1185 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). udev before 1.4.1 does not verify whether a NETLINK message originates from kernel space, which allows local users to gain privileges by sending a NETLINK message from user space.
How severe is CVE-2009-1185?
CVE-2009-1185 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-2009-1185?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Udev Project Udev, Suse Linux Enterprise Debuginfo, Opensuse Opensuse, Suse Linux Enterprise Desktop, Suse Linux Enterprise Server.