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ID:9967 - Exploit for Improper Initialization in Linux kernel - CVE-2009-1914
ID:9967 - Exploit for Improper Initialization in Linux kernel - CVE-2009-1914
Published: June 8, 2024
Vulnerability identifier: #VU91560
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVE-ID: CVE-2009-1914
CWE-ID: CWE-665
Exploitation vector: Local access
Vulnerable software:
Linux kernel
Linux kernel
Link to public exploit:
Vulnerability description
The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
The vulnerability exists due to improper initialization within the pci_register_iommu_region() function in arch/sparc/kernel/pci_common.c. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.