#VU34828 Buffer overflow in Linux kernel - CVE-2009-4067

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#VU34828 Buffer overflow in Linux kernel - CVE-2009-4067

Published: February 11, 2020 / Updated: August 9, 2020


Vulnerability identifier: #VU34828
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:P/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Green
CVE-ID: CVE-2009-4067
CWE-ID: CWE-120
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: Public exploit is available
Vulnerable software:
Linux kernel
Software vendor:
Linux Foundation

Description

The vulnerability allows a local non-authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code.

Buffer overflow in the auerswald_probe function in the Auerswald Linux USB driver for the Linux kernel before 2.6.27 allows physically proximate attackers to execute arbitrary code, cause a denial of service via a crafted USB device, or take full control of the system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

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