Vulnerability Description
The IATA (ata) driver in FreeBSD 6.0 and 8.0, when read access to /dev is available, allows local users to cause a denial of service (kernel panic) via a certain IOCTL request with a large count, which triggers a malloc call with a large value.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Freebsd | Freebsd | 6.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/35645
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1022538
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/9134
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/35645
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1022538
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/9134
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-2649?
CVE-2009-2649 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.7 (MEDIUM). The IATA (ata) driver in FreeBSD 6.0 and 8.0, when read access to /dev is available, allows local users to cause a denial of service (kernel panic) via a certain IOCTL request with a large count, whic...
How severe is CVE-2009-2649?
CVE-2009-2649 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.7/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2009-2649?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Freebsd Freebsd.