CVE-2009-3234

Buffer overflow in the perf_copy_attr function in kernel/perf_counter.c in the Linux kernel 2.6.31-rc1 allows local users to cause a denial of service (crash) and execute arbitrary code via a "big size data" to the perf_counter_open system call.

CVSS v2.0 4.9 MEDIUM

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CVSS v2.0 : MEDIUM

V2 Legend

Vector : AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C

Exploitability : 3.9 / Impact : 6.9

Access Vector LOCAL

Access Complexity LOW

Authentication NONE

Confidentiality Impact NONE

Integrity Impact NONE

Availability Impact COMPLETE

References

Link	Resource
http://article.gmane.org/gmane.linux.kernel/890654	Exploit
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/36423
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/09/16/1
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/09/17/13

Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.31:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:*

Information

Published : 2009-09-17 03:30

Updated : 2012-03-18 21:00

NVD link : CVE-2009-3234

Mitre link : CVE-2009-3234

JSON object : View

CWE

CWE-119

Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer

Products Affected

linux

linux_kernel

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