CVE-2009-3725

Name: CVE-2009-3725
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2009-11-06T15:30:00.547+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.61%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2009-3725 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The connector layer in the Linux kernel before 2.6.31.5 does not require the CAP_SYS_ADMIN capability for certain interaction with the (1) uvesafb, (2) pohmelfs, (3) dst, or (4) dm subsystem, which allows local users to bypass intended access restrictions and gain privileges via calls to functions in these subsystems.. EPSS estimates a 0.61% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The connector layer in the Linux kernel before 2.6.31.5 does not require the CAP_SYS_ADMIN capability for certain interaction with the (1) uvesafb, (2) pohmelfs, (3) dst, or (4) dm subsystem, which allows local users to bypass intended access restrictions and gain privileges via calls to functions in these subsystems.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.61%

44.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-264

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Linux	Linux Kernel	< 2.6.31.5
Canonical	Ubuntu Linux	6.06
Canonical	Ubuntu Linux	8.04
Canonical	Ubuntu Linux	8.10
Canonical	Ubuntu Linux	9.04
Canonical	Ubuntu Linux	9.10

References

http://marc.info/?l=linux-kernel&m=125449888416314&w=2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://marc.info/?l=oss-security&m=125715484511380&w=2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://marc.info/?l=oss-security&m=125716192622235&w=2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://patchwork.kernel.org/patch/51382/Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://patchwork.kernel.org/patch/51383/Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://patchwork.kernel.org/patch/51384/Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://patchwork.kernel.org/patch/51387/Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/37113Third Party Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/38905Third Party Advisory
http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/ChangeLog-2.6.31.5Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/36834Patch, Third Party Advisory
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-864-1Third Party Advisory
http://xorl.wordpress.com/2009/10/31/linux-kernel-multiple-capabilities-missing-checks/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
http://marc.info/?l=linux-kernel&m=125449888416314&w=2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://marc.info/?l=oss-security&m=125715484511380&w=2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://marc.info/?l=oss-security&m=125716192622235&w=2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://patchwork.kernel.org/patch/51382/Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://patchwork.kernel.org/patch/51383/Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://patchwork.kernel.org/patch/51384/Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://patchwork.kernel.org/patch/51387/Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/37113Third Party Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/38905Third Party Advisory
http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/ChangeLog-2.6.31.5Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/36834Patch, Third Party Advisory
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-864-1Third Party Advisory
http://xorl.wordpress.com/2009/10/31/linux-kernel-multiple-capabilities-missing-checks/Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 6, 2009
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-3725?

How severe is CVE-2009-3725?

Severity scoring for CVE-2009-3725 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.61% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2009-3725?

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