CVE-2009-0784

Name: CVE-2009-0784
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2009-03-25T23:30:00.187+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.26%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2009-0784 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Race condition in the SystemTap stap tool 0.0.20080705 and 0.0.20090314 allows local users in the stapusr group to insert arbitrary SystemTap kernel modules and gain privileges via unknown vectors.. EPSS estimates a 0.26% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Race condition in the SystemTap stap tool 0.0.20080705 and 0.0.20090314 allows local users in the stapusr group to insert arbitrary SystemTap kernel modules and gain privileges via unknown vectors.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.26%

17.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-362

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Systemtap	Systemtap	0.0.20080705
Systemtap	Systemtap	0.0.20090314
Debian	Debian Linux	4.0
Debian	Debian Linux	5.0

References

http://secunia.com/advisories/34441Third Party Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/34479Third Party Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/34548Third Party Advisory
http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2009-110.htmThird Party Advisory
http://www.debian.org/security/2009/dsa-1755Patch, Third Party Advisory
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2009-0373.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/0907Third Party Advisory
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A11613Third Party Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/34441Third Party Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/34479Third Party Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/34548Third Party Advisory
http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2009-110.htmThird Party Advisory
http://www.debian.org/security/2009/dsa-1755Patch, Third Party Advisory
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2009-0373.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/0907Third Party Advisory
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A11613Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 25, 2009
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-0784?

Race condition in the SystemTap stap tool 0.0.20080705 and 0.0.20090314 allows local users in the stapusr group to insert arbitrary SystemTap kernel modules and gain privileges via unknown vectors.

How severe is CVE-2009-0784?

Severity scoring for CVE-2009-0784 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.26% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2009-0784?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2009-0784?

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Source: NVD / NIST