CVE-2009-2903
UnknownEPSS 3.85%
Last modified
CVE-2009-2903 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Memory leak in the appletalk subsystem in the Linux kernel 2.4.x through 2.4.37.6 and 2.6.x through 2.6.31, when the appletalk and ipddp modules are loaded but the ipddp"N" device is not found, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via IP-DDP datagrams.. EPSS estimates a 3.85% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Memory leak in the appletalk subsystem in the Linux kernel 2.4.x through 2.4.37.6 and 2.6.x through 2.6.31, when the appletalk and ipddp modules are loaded but the ipddp"N" device is not found, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via IP-DDP datagrams.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 2.4.0, <= 2.4.37.6 | — |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 2.6.0, <= 2.6.31 | — |
| Suse | Linux Enterprise Debuginfo | 10 | Sp2 |
| Suse | Linux Enterprise Desktop | 10 | Sp2 |
| Suse | Linux Enterprise Server | 9 | — |
| Suse | Linux Enterprise Server | 10 | Sp2 |
| Suse | Linux Enterprise Software Development Kit | 10 | Sp2 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 6.06 | — |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 8.04 | — |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 8.10 | — |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 9.04 | — |
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-12/msg00002.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-12/msg00005.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2010-02/msg00005.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2010-02/msg00007.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/36707Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/37105Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/37909Third Party Advisory
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2009:329Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/09/14/1Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/09/14/2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/09/17/11Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/36379Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-852-1Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=522331Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-12/msg00002.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-12/msg00005.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2010-02/msg00005.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2010-02/msg00007.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/36707Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/37105Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/37909Third Party Advisory
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2009:329Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/09/14/1Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/09/14/2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/09/17/11Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/36379Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-852-1Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=522331Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2009-2903?
Memory leak in the appletalk subsystem in the Linux kernel 2.4.x through 2.4.37.6 and 2.6.x through 2.6.31, when the appletalk and ipddp modules are loaded but the ipddp"N" device is not found, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via IP-DDP datagrams.
How severe is CVE-2009-2903?
Severity scoring for CVE-2009-2903 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.85% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2009-2903?
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-2009-2903?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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