CVE-2009-0834
CVE-2009-0834 is a low-severity vulnerability in Linux Linux Kernel with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 3.6)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (35th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Linux Linux Kernel
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The audit_syscall_entry function in the Linux kernel 2.6.28.7 and earlier on the x86_64 platform does not properly handle (1) a 32-bit process making a 64-bit syscall or (2) a 64-bit process making a 32-bit syscall, which allows local users to bypass certain syscall audit configurations via crafted syscalls, a related issue to CVE-2009-0342 and CVE-2009-0343.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2009-0834?
- The audit_syscall_entry function in the Linux kernel 2.6.28.7 and earlier on the x86_64 platform does not properly handle (1) a 32-bit process making a 64-bit syscall or (2) a 64-bit process making a 32-bit syscall, which allows local users to bypass certain syscall audit configurations via crafted syscalls, a related issue to CVE-2009-0342 and CVE-2009-0343.
- How severe is CVE-2009-0834?
- CVE-2009-0834 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.6, rated low severity.
- Is CVE-2009-0834 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (35th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2009-0834?
- CVE-2009-0834 primarily affects Linux Linux Kernel. In total, 20 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2009-0834?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2009-0834 published?
- CVE-2009-0834 was published on 2009-03-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=ccbe495caa5e604b04d5a31d7459a6f6a76a756c
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-05/msg00002.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-06/msg00000.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-06/msg00001.html
- http://marc.info/?l=linux-kernel&m=123579056530191&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=linux-kernel&m=123579065130246&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=oss-security&m=123597642832637&w=2
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2009-0459.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2009-0473.html
- http://scary.beasts.org/security/CESA-2009-001.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34084
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34917
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34962
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34981
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35011
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35015
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35120
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35121
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35185
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35390
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35394
- http://secunia.com/advisories/37471
- http://wiki.rpath.com/Advisories:rPSA-2009-0084
- http://www.debian.org/security/2009/dsa-1787
- http://www.debian.org/security/2009/dsa-1794
- http://www.debian.org/security/2009/dsa-1800
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2009:118
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2009-0451.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/503610/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/507985/100/0/threaded
Affected products (20)
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:7.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:8.04:*:*:*:-:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:8.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_desktop:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_desktop:5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_eus:4.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_eus:5.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_server:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_server:5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_server_aus:5.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_workstation:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_workstation:5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:opensuse:opensuse:10.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:opensuse:opensuse:11.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:suse:linux_enterprise_desktop:10:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:suse:linux_enterprise_server:10:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:suse:linux_enterprise_software_development_kit:10:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
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