CVE-2009-1914

UnknownEPSS 0.67%

Last modified

CVE-2009-1914 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The pci_register_iommu_region function in arch/sparc/kernel/pci_common.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.29 on the sparc64 platform allows local users to cause a denial of service (system crash) by reading the /proc/iomem file, related to uninitialized pointers and the request_resource function.. EPSS estimates a 0.67% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The pci_register_iommu_region function in arch/sparc/kernel/pci_common.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.29 on the sparc64 platform allows local users to cause a denial of service (system crash) by reading the /proc/iomem file, related to uninitialized pointers and the request_resource function.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.67%

47.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
LinuxLinux Kernel<= 2.6.28.10
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.0
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.1
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.2
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.3
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.4
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.5
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.6
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.7
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.8
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.8.1
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.9
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.10
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.11
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.11.1
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.11.2
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.11.3
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.11.4
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.11.5
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.11.6
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.11.7
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.11.8
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.11.9
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.11.10
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.11.11
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.11.12
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.12
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.12.1
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.12.2
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.12.3
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.12.4
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.12.5
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.12.6
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.13
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.13.1
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.13.2
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.13.3
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.13.4
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.13.5
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.14
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.14.1
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.14.2
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.14.3
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.14.4
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.14.5
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.14.6
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.14.7
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.15
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.15.1
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.15.2

Showing 50 of 291 affected configurations. See NVD for the full list.

References

Timeline

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Status
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-1914?
The pci_register_iommu_region function in arch/sparc/kernel/pci_common.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.29 on the sparc64 platform allows local users to cause a denial of service (system crash) by reading the /proc/iomem file, related to uninitialized pointers and the request_resource function.
How severe is CVE-2009-1914?
Severity scoring for CVE-2009-1914 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.67% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2009-1914?
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