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CVE-2009-1046

UnknownEPSS 0.78%

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CVE-2009-1046 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The console selection feature in the Linux kernel 2.6.28 before 2.6.28.4, 2.6.25, and possibly earlier versions, when the UTF-8 console is used, allows physically proximate attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption) by selecting a small number of 3-byte UTF-8 characters, which triggers an "off-by-two memory error." NOTE: it is not clear whether this issue crosses privilege boundaries.. EPSS estimates a 0.78% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The console selection feature in the Linux kernel 2.6.28 before 2.6.28.4, 2.6.25, and possibly earlier versions, when the UTF-8 console is used, allows physically proximate attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption) by selecting a small number of 3-byte UTF-8 characters, which triggers an "off-by-two memory error." NOTE: it is not clear whether this issue crosses privilege boundaries.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.78%

51.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.25
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.28
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.28.1
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.28.2
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.28.3

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-1046?
The console selection feature in the Linux kernel 2.6.28 before 2.6.28.4, 2.6.25, and possibly earlier versions, when the UTF-8 console is used, allows physically proximate attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption) by selecting a small number of 3-byte UTF-8 characters, which triggers an "off-by-two memory error." NOTE: it is not clear whether this issue crosses privilege boundaries.
How severe is CVE-2009-1046?
Severity scoring for CVE-2009-1046 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.78% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2009-1046?
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