CVE-2009-3234

Public exploit code

Working exploit or proof of concept code has been published for this vulnerability. Treat unpatched systems as at risk.

• Linux Kernel 2.6.31 - 'perf_counter_open()' Local Buffer Overflow2009-09-16 · dos · linux · Verified

Impact

Buffer overflow in the perf_copy_attr function in kernel/perf_counter.c in the Linux kernel 2.6.31-rc1 allows local users to cause a denial of service (crash) and execute arbitrary code via a "big size data" to the perf_counter_open system call.

Affected products

Weakness classification

References

• NVD record
• CVE.org record
• http://article.gmane.org/gmane.linux.kernel/890654
• http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/09/16/1
• http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/09/17/13
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/36423
• http://article.gmane.org/gmane.linux.kernel/890654
• http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/09/16/1
• http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/09/17/13
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/36423