How severe is CVE-2009-3288?

CVE-2009-3288 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.9, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2009-3288 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-2009-3288?

CVE-2009-3288 primarily affects Kernel Linux Kernel. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-3288?

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

When was CVE-2009-3288 published?

CVE-2009-3288 was published on 2009-09-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-3288

CVE-2009-3288 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Kernel Linux Kernel with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.9. 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-119.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (35th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Kernel Linux Kernel
Published: 2009-09-22
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The sg_build_indirect function in drivers/scsi/sg.c in Linux kernel 2.6.28-rc1 through 2.6.31-rc8 uses an incorrect variable when accessing an array, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (kernel OOPS and NULL pointer dereference), as demonstrated by using xcdroast to duplicate a CD. NOTE: this is only exploitable by users who can open the cdrom device.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-3288?: The sg_build_indirect function in drivers/scsi/sg.c in Linux kernel 2.6.28-rc1 through 2.6.31-rc8 uses an incorrect variable when accessing an array, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (kernel OOPS and NULL pointer dereference), as demonstrated by using xcdroast to duplicate a CD. NOTE: this is only exploitable by users who can open the cdrom device.
How severe is CVE-2009-3288?: CVE-2009-3288 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.9, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2009-3288 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-2009-3288?: CVE-2009-3288 primarily affects Kernel Linux Kernel. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-3288?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2009-3288 published?: CVE-2009-3288 was published on 2009-09-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (10)

cpe:2.3:a:kernel:linux_kernel:2.6.28-rc1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.31-rc2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.31-rc3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.31-rc4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.31-rc5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.31-rc6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.31-rc7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.31-rc8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.31-rc9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.31-rc10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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