CVE-2009-3080 describes an array index error in the gdth_read_event function within the Linux kernel (versions prior to 2.6.32-rc8), specifically affecting the gdth.c driver. This flaw allows local users to trigger a denial of service or potentially escalate privileges through a crafted IOCTL request containing a negative event index. With a CVSS score of 7.2, this vulnerability is considered high severity due to its low attack complexity and potential for complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. There is no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or significant community discussion or media coverage surrounding this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 2.6.31.6CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
2.6.32CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.32:-:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
2.6.32CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.32:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
2.6.32CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.32:rc3:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
2.6.32CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.32:rc4:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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