Vulnerability Description
The init_posix_timers function in kernel/posix-timers.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.31-rc6 allows local users to cause a denial of service (OOPS) or possibly gain privileges via a CLOCK_MONOTONIC_RAW clock_nanosleep call that triggers a NULL pointer dereference.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Kernel | 2.6.24.7 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | <= 2.6.16.31 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=
- http://lkml.org/lkml/2009/8/4/28Patch
- http://lkml.org/lkml/2009/8/4/40Patch
- http://secunia.com/advisories/36200Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/37105
- http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/testing/ChangeLog-2.6.31-rc6
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/08/06/2
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-852-1
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/2197Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/52317
- http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=
- http://lkml.org/lkml/2009/8/4/28Patch
- http://lkml.org/lkml/2009/8/4/40Patch
- http://secunia.com/advisories/36200Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/37105
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-2767?
CVE-2009-2767 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). The init_posix_timers function in kernel/posix-timers.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.31-rc6 allows local users to cause a denial of service (OOPS) or possibly gain privileges via a CLOCK_MONOTONIC_R...
How severe is CVE-2009-2767?
CVE-2009-2767 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-2009-2767?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Kernel, Linux Linux Kernel.