CVE-2009-3080

CVE-2009-3080 is a high-severity vulnerability in Redhat Virtualization with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. 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-129.

Key facts

Description

Array index error in the gdth_read_event function in drivers/scsi/gdth.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.32-rc8 allows local users to cause a denial of service or possibly gain privileges via a negative event index in an IOCTL request.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-3080?
Array index error in the gdth_read_event function in drivers/scsi/gdth.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.32-rc8 allows local users to cause a denial of service or possibly gain privileges via a negative event index in an IOCTL request.
How severe is CVE-2009-3080?
CVE-2009-3080 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2009-3080 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-3080?
CVE-2009-3080 primarily affects Redhat Virtualization. In total, 25 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-3080?
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-2009-3080 published?
CVE-2009-3080 was published on 2009-11-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (25)

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