Vulnerability Description
The connector layer in the Linux kernel before 2.6.31.5 does not require the CAP_SYS_ADMIN capability for certain interaction with the (1) uvesafb, (2) pohmelfs, (3) dst, or (4) dm subsystem, which allows local users to bypass intended access restrictions and gain privileges via calls to functions in these subsystems.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | < 2.6.31.5 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 6.06 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://marc.info/?l=linux-kernel&m=125449888416314&w=2Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://marc.info/?l=oss-security&m=125715484511380&w=2Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://marc.info/?l=oss-security&m=125716192622235&w=2Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://patchwork.kernel.org/patch/51382/PatchVendor Advisory
- http://patchwork.kernel.org/patch/51383/PatchVendor Advisory
- http://patchwork.kernel.org/patch/51384/PatchVendor Advisory
- http://patchwork.kernel.org/patch/51387/PatchVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/37113Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/38905Third Party Advisory
- http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/ChangeLog-2.6.31.5Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/36834PatchThird Party Advisory
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-864-1Third Party Advisory
- http://xorl.wordpress.com/2009/10/31/linux-kernel-multiple-capabilities-missing-ExploitThird Party Advisory
- http://marc.info/?l=linux-kernel&m=125449888416314&w=2Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://marc.info/?l=oss-security&m=125715484511380&w=2Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-3725?
CVE-2009-3725 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). The connector layer in the Linux kernel before 2.6.31.5 does not require the CAP_SYS_ADMIN capability for certain interaction with the (1) uvesafb, (2) pohmelfs, (3) dst, or (4) dm subsystem, which al...
How severe is CVE-2009-3725?
CVE-2009-3725 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-2009-3725?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel, Canonical Ubuntu Linux.