CVE-2009-0675

CVE-2009-0675 is a low-severity vulnerability in Linux Linux Kernel with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-264.

Key facts

• Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.1)
• EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (32nd percentile)
• Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
• Weakness: CWE-264
• Affected product: Linux Linux Kernel
• Published: 2009-02-22
• Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The skfp_ioctl function in drivers/net/skfp/skfddi.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.28.6 permits SKFP_CLR_STATS requests only when the CAP_NET_ADMIN capability is absent, instead of when this capability is present, which allows local users to reset the driver statistics, related to an "inverted logic" issue.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-0675?

The skfp_ioctl function in drivers/net/skfp/skfddi.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.28.6 permits SKFP_CLR_STATS requests only when the CAP_NET_ADMIN capability is absent, instead of when this capability is present, which allows local users to reset the driver statistics, related to an "inverted logic" issue.

How severe is CVE-2009-0675?

CVE-2009-0675 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2009-0675 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (32nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-0675?

CVE-2009-0675 primarily affects Linux Linux Kernel. In total, 322 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-0675?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2009-0675 published?

CVE-2009-0675 was published on 2009-02-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

• http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=c25b9abbc2c2c0da88e180c3933d6e773245815a
• http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-06/msg00001.html
• http://lists.openwall.net/netdev/2009/01/28/90
• http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/02/20/2
• http://secunia.com/advisories/33758
• http://secunia.com/advisories/33938
• http://secunia.com/advisories/34394
• http://secunia.com/advisories/34502
• http://secunia.com/advisories/34680
• http://secunia.com/advisories/34981
• http://secunia.com/advisories/35011
• http://secunia.com/advisories/35394
• http://secunia.com/advisories/37471
• http://www.debian.org/security/2009/dsa-1749
• http://www.debian.org/security/2009/dsa-1787
• http://www.debian.org/security/2009/dsa-1794
• http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/ChangeLog-2.6.28.6
• http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2009:071
• http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2009-0326.html
• http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2009-0360.html
• http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/507985/100/0/threaded
• http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-751-1
• http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2009-0016.html
• http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/3316
• https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=486534
• https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A11529
• https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A8685

Affected products (322)

• cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.8.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.11.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.11.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.11.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.11.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.11.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.11.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.11.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.11.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.11.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.11.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.11.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.11.12:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.12:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.12.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.12.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.12.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.12.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.12.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.12.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.13:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.13.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.13.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.13.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.13.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.13.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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