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ID:9915 - Exploit for NULL pointer dereference in Linux kernel - CVE-2009-2767
ID:9915 - Exploit for NULL pointer dereference in Linux kernel - CVE-2009-2767
Published: June 4, 2024
Vulnerability identifier: #VU91018
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVE-ID: CVE-2009-2767
CWE-ID: CWE-476
Exploitation vector: Local access
Vulnerable software:
Linux kernel
Linux kernel
Link to public exploit:
Vulnerability description
The vulnerability allows a local user to execute arbitrary code.
The vulnerability exists due to NULL pointer dereference within the no_timer_create() and init_posix_timers() functions in kernel/posix-timers.c. A local user can execute arbitrary code.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.