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CVE-2009-0024

Published Jan 13, 2009 linux CWE-264

Overview

CVE-2009-0024 is a known-severity vulnerability affecting linux linux_kernel. It was published on January 13, 2009.

Technical Description

The sys_remap_file_pages function in mm/fremap.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.24.1 allows local users to cause a denial of service or gain privileges via unspecified vectors, related to the vm_file structure member, and the mmap_region and do_munmap functions.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from linux. Update linux_kernel to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected Products

Vendor Product Versions Status
linux linux_kernel 0 Affected

References

Ref git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/stable/linux-2.6.24.y.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=8a459e44ad837018ea5c34a9efe8eb4ad27ded26 Ref openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/01/12/1 Ref www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/ChangeLog-2.6.24.1 Ref www.securityfocus.com/bid/33211 Ref git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/stable/linux-2.6.24.y.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=8a459e44ad837018ea5c34a9efe8eb4ad27ded26 Ref openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/01/12/1 Ref www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/ChangeLog-2.6.24.1 Ref www.securityfocus.com/bid/33211

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-0024?

CVE-2009-0024 is a known-severity vulnerability affecting linux linux_kernel. It was published on January 13, 2009.

How severe is CVE-2009-0024?

CVSS score information is not yet available for this vulnerability. Check back as the CVE record is updated by NVD analysts.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2009-0024?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from linux. Update linux_kernel to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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