The kernel in NetBSD, probably 5.0.1 and earlier, on x86 platforms does not properly handle a pre-commit failure of the iret instruction, which might allow local users to gain privileges via vectors related to a tempEIP pseudocode variable that is outside of the code-segment limits.
CVE-2009-2793 is a security vulnerability that . Impacting 1 product from netbsd organizations running these solutions should prioritize assessment and patching.
Originally identified in 2009, this vulnerability predates many modern security frameworks and practices. The vulnerability landscape of that era was characterized by different threat models and less mature defense mechanisms compared to contemporary standards.
2009-09-18T22:30:00.530
2025-04-09T00:30:58.490
Deferred
CVSSv2: 4.6 (MEDIUM)
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
3.9
6.4
| Type | Vendor | Product | Version/Range | Vulnerable? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating System | netbsd | netbsd | ≤ 5.0.1 | Yes |
| Operating System | netbsd | netbsd | 0.8 | Yes |
| Operating System | netbsd | netbsd | 0.9 | Yes |
| Operating System | netbsd | netbsd | 1.0 | Yes |
| Operating System | netbsd | netbsd | 1.1 | Yes |
| Operating System | netbsd | netbsd | 1.2 | Yes |
| Operating System | netbsd | netbsd | 1.2.1 | Yes |
| Operating System | netbsd | netbsd | 1.3 | Yes |
| Operating System | netbsd | netbsd | 1.3.1 | Yes |
| Operating System | netbsd | netbsd | 1.3.2 | Yes |
| Operating System | netbsd | netbsd | 1.3.3 | Yes |
| Operating System | netbsd | netbsd | 1.5 | Yes |
| Operating System | netbsd | netbsd | 1.5.1 | Yes |
| Operating System | netbsd | netbsd | 1.5.2 | Yes |
| Operating System | netbsd | netbsd | 1.5.3 | Yes |
| Operating System | netbsd | netbsd | 1.6 | Yes |
| Operating System | netbsd | netbsd | 1.6.1 | Yes |
| Operating System | netbsd | netbsd | 1.6.2 | Yes |
| Operating System | netbsd | netbsd | 2.0 | Yes |
| Operating System | netbsd | netbsd | 2.0.1 | Yes |
| Operating System | netbsd | netbsd | 2.0.2 | Yes |
| Operating System | netbsd | netbsd | 2.0.3 | Yes |
| Operating System | netbsd | netbsd | 2.1 | Yes |
| Operating System | netbsd | netbsd | 3.0 | Yes |
| Operating System | netbsd | netbsd | 3.0.1 | Yes |
| Operating System | netbsd | netbsd | 3.0.2 | Yes |
| Operating System | netbsd | netbsd | 3.1 | Yes |
| Operating System | netbsd | netbsd | 4.0 | Yes |
| Operating System | netbsd | netbsd | 4.0.1 | Yes |
| Operating System | netbsd | netbsd | 5.0 | Yes |
SecUtils normalizes and enriches National Vulnerability Database (NVD) records by standardizing vendor and product identifiers, aggregating vulnerability metadata from both NVD and MITRE sources, and providing structured context for security teams. For netbsd's affected products, we extract Common Platform Enumeration (CPE) data, Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) classifications, CVSS severity metrics, and reference data to enable rapid vulnerability prioritization and asset correlation. This record contains no exploit code, proof-of-concept instructions, or attack methodologies—only defensive intelligence necessary for patch management, risk assessment, and security operations.