CVE-2009-2903

CVE-2009-2903 is a high-severity vulnerability in Suse Linux Enterprise Debuginfo with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.1. 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-772.

Key facts

• Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.1)
• EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (89th percentile)
• Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
• Weakness: CWE-772
• Affected product: Suse Linux Enterprise Debuginfo
• Published: 2009-09-15
• Last modified: 2026-06-16

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.

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?

CVE-2009-2903 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.1, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2009-2903 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-2903?

CVE-2009-2903 primarily affects Suse Linux Enterprise Debuginfo. In total, 14 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-2903?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2009-2903 published?

CVE-2009-2903 was published on 2009-09-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

• http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/davem/net-next-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=ffcfb8db540ff879c2a85bf7e404954281443414
• http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-12/msg00002.html
• http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-12/msg00005.html
• http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2010-02/msg00005.html
• http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2010-02/msg00007.html
• http://secunia.com/advisories/36707
• http://secunia.com/advisories/37105
• http://secunia.com/advisories/37909
• http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2009:329
• http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/09/14/1
• http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/09/14/2
• http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/09/17/11
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/36379
• http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-852-1
• https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=522331

Affected products (14)

• cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:suse:linux_enterprise_debuginfo:10:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:suse:linux_enterprise_debuginfo:10:sp3:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:suse:linux_enterprise_desktop:10:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:suse:linux_enterprise_desktop:10:sp3:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:suse:linux_enterprise_server:9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:suse:linux_enterprise_server:10:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:suse:linux_enterprise_server:10:sp3:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:suse:linux_enterprise_software_development_kit:10:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:suse:linux_enterprise_software_development_kit:10:sp3:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:6.06:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:8.04:*:*:*:-:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:8.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:9.04:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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