The connector layer in the Linux kernel before 2.6.31.5 does not require the…
Priority LOW 33CWE-264Published · Updated
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Local
- Privileges required
- None
- User interaction
- — Not recorded in CVSS 2.0
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Impact type
- Security bypass
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- Complete · Complete · Complete
- Fix status
- No fix listed
Attack profile from CVSS 2.0 · NVD. Fix status from CNA. Impact type from CWE-264.
Summary
The connector layer in the Linux kernel before 2.6.31.5 does not require the CAP_SYS_ADMIN capability for certain interaction with the (1) uvesafb, (2) pohmelfs, (3) dst, or (4) dm subsystem, which allows local users to bypass intended access restrictions and gain privileges via calls to functions in these subsystems.
Why it matters now
EPSS 0.00611 49th percentileScored 2026-11-07
Public exploit Yes 1 exploit referenceTagged by NVD
Fix No fix listed No fixed version in the sources yet
SSVC decision points
Not available: CISA has not published SSVC decision points for this record.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | — | all versions | — | No fix listed | CNA |
- — Vendor— Affected all versions Fixed in — No fix listed CNA
CPE configurations NVD · 6
| CPE | Versions | Role | Vendor |
|---|---|---|---|
| cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | before 2.6.31.5 | Vulnerable | Linux |
| cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:6.06:*:*:*:lts:*:*:* | 6.06 | Vulnerable | Canonical |
| cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:8.04:*:*:*:lts:*:*:* | 8.04 | Vulnerable | Canonical |
| cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:8.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 8.10 | Vulnerable | Canonical |
| cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:9.04:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 9.04 | Vulnerable | Canonical |
| cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:9.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 9.10 | Vulnerable | Canonical |
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions before 2.6.31.5 Vulnerable ·Linux
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:6.06:*:*:*:lts:*:*:* Versions 6.06 Vulnerable ·Canonical
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:8.04:*:*:*:lts:*:*:* Versions 8.04 Vulnerable ·Canonical
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:8.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 8.10 Vulnerable ·Canonical
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:9.04:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 9.04 Vulnerable ·Canonical
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:9.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 9.10 Vulnerable ·Canonical
Remediation
No fixed version listed by the sources yet.
Timeline
- 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2009-3725
- 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-479j-8mrp-jf68
References
Patch 4
Sources
- CVE-2009-3725 · CVE Program
- CVE-2009-3725 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-479j-8mrp-jf68 · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
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