Vulnerability Description
Array index error in the gdth_read_event function in drivers/scsi/gdth.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.32-rc8 allows local users to cause a denial of service or possibly gain privileges via a negative event index in an IOCTL request.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | <= 2.6.31.6 |
| Opensuse | Opensuse | 11.1 |
| Suse | Linux Enterprise Desktop | 10 |
| Suse | Linux Enterprise Server | 10 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 4.0 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 6.06 |
| Vmware | Esx | 3.5 |
| Redhat | Virtualization | 5.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Desktop | 5.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Eus | 5.4 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server | 5.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Workstation | 5.0 |
| Redhat | Fedora | 10 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-12/msg00002.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-12/msg00005.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2010-01/msg00000.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2010-01/msg00005.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2010-02/msg00007.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/37435Broken Link
- http://secunia.com/advisories/37720Broken Link
- http://secunia.com/advisories/37909Broken Link
- http://secunia.com/advisories/38017Broken Link
- http://secunia.com/advisories/38276Broken Link
- http://support.avaya.com/css/P8/documents/100073666Third Party Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2010/dsa-2005Third Party Advisory
- http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/testing/ChangeLog-2.6.32-rc8Broken Link
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2010:030Broken Link
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-3080?
CVE-2009-3080 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). Array index error in the gdth_read_event function in drivers/scsi/gdth.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.32-rc8 allows local users to cause a denial of service or possibly gain privileges via a negativ...
How severe is CVE-2009-3080?
CVE-2009-3080 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-2009-3080?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel, Opensuse Opensuse, Suse Linux Enterprise Desktop, Suse Linux Enterprise Server, Debian Debian Linux.