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CVE-2009-0031

UnknownEPSS 0.41%

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CVE-2009-0031 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Memory leak in the keyctl_join_session_keyring function (security/keys/keyctl.c) in Linux kernel 2.6.29-rc2 and earlier allows local users to cause a denial of service (kernel memory consumption) via unknown vectors related to a "missing kfree.". EPSS estimates a 0.41% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Memory leak in the keyctl_join_session_keyring function (security/keys/keyctl.c) in Linux kernel 2.6.29-rc2 and earlier allows local users to cause a denial of service (kernel memory consumption) via unknown vectors related to a "missing kfree."

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.41%

32.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
LinuxLinux Kernel<= 2.6.28.1
LinuxLinux Kernel2.2.27
LinuxLinux Kernel2.4.36
LinuxLinux Kernel2.4.36.1
LinuxLinux Kernel2.4.36.2
LinuxLinux Kernel2.4.36.3
LinuxLinux Kernel2.4.36.4
LinuxLinux Kernel2.4.36.5
LinuxLinux Kernel2.4.36.6
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.18
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.19.4
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.19.5
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.19.6
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.19.7
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.20.16
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.20.17
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.20.18
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.20.19
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.20.20
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.20.21
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.21.5
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.21.6
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.21.7
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.22
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.22.1
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.22.2
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.22.8
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.22.9
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.22.10
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.22.11
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.22.12
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.22.13
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.22.14
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.22.15
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.22.17
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.22.18
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.22.19
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.22.20
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.22.21
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.22.22
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.22_rc1
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.22_rc7
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.23
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.23.8
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.23.9
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.23.10
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.23.11
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.23.12
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.23.13

Showing 50 of 91 affected configurations. See NVD for the full list.

References

Timeline

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Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-0031?
Memory leak in the keyctl_join_session_keyring function (security/keys/keyctl.c) in Linux kernel 2.6.29-rc2 and earlier allows local users to cause a denial of service (kernel memory consumption) via unknown vectors related to a "missing kfree."
How severe is CVE-2009-0031?
Severity scoring for CVE-2009-0031 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.41% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2009-0031?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST