CVE-2009-3001

Name: CVE-2009-3001
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2009-08-28T15:30:00.67+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.02%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2009-3001 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The llc_ui_getname function in net/llc/af_llc.c in the Linux kernel 2.6.31-rc7 and earlier does not initialize a certain data structure, which allows local users to read the contents of some kernel memory locations by calling getsockname on an AF_LLC socket.. EPSS estimates a 1.02% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The llc_ui_getname function in net/llc/af_llc.c in the Linux kernel 2.6.31-rc7 and earlier does not initialize a certain data structure, which allows local users to read the contents of some kernel memory locations by calling getsockname on an AF_LLC socket.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.02%

59.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Linux	Linux Kernel	< 2.6.31
Linux	Linux Kernel	2.6.31
Canonical	Ubuntu Linux	6.06
Canonical	Ubuntu Linux	8.04
Canonical	Ubuntu Linux	8.10
Canonical	Ubuntu Linux	9.04

References

http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=28e9fc592cb8c7a43e4d3147b38be6032a0e81bc
http://jon.oberheide.org/files/llc-getsockname-leak.cBroken Link
http://secunia.com/advisories/37105Third Party Advisory
http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/9513Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/08/26/1Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/36126Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-852-1Third Party Advisory
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=519305Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/52732Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=28e9fc592cb8c7a43e4d3147b38be6032a0e81bc
http://jon.oberheide.org/files/llc-getsockname-leak.cBroken Link
http://secunia.com/advisories/37105Third Party Advisory
http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/9513Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/08/26/1Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/36126Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-852-1Third Party Advisory
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=519305Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/52732Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Aug 28, 2009
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-3001?

How severe is CVE-2009-3001?

Severity scoring for CVE-2009-3001 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.02% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2009-3001?

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