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CVE-2009-3288

The sg_build_indirect function in drivers/scsi/sg.c in Linux kernel 2.6.28-rc1 through 2.6.31-rc8 uses an incorrect variable when accessing an array, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (kernel OOPS and NULL pointer dereference), as demonstrated by using xcdroast to duplicate a CD. NOTE: this is only exploitable by users who can open the cdrom device.

Security Impact Summary

CVE-2009-3288 is a security vulnerability that . Impacting 2 products from kernel, from linux organizations running these solutions should prioritize assessment and patching.

Historical Context

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.

Published

2009-09-22T10:30:00.670

Last Modified

2026-04-23T00:35:47.467

Status

Modified

Source

[email protected]

Severity

CVSSv2: 4.9 (MEDIUM)

CVSSv2 Vector

AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C

Access Vector: LOCAL
Access Complexity: LOW
Authentication: NONE
Confidentiality Impact: NONE
Integrity Impact: NONE
Availability Impact: COMPLETE

Exploitability Score

3.9

Impact Score

6.9

Weaknesses

Type: Primary
CWE-119

Affected Vendors & Products

Type	Vendor	Product	Version/Range	Vulnerable?
Application	kernel	linux_kernel	2.6.28-rc1	Yes
Operating System	linux	linux_kernel	2.6.31-rc2	Yes
Operating System	linux	linux_kernel	2.6.31-rc3	Yes
Operating System	linux	linux_kernel	2.6.31-rc4	Yes
Operating System	linux	linux_kernel	2.6.31-rc5	Yes
Operating System	linux	linux_kernel	2.6.31-rc6	Yes
Operating System	linux	linux_kernel	2.6.31-rc7	Yes
Operating System	linux	linux_kernel	2.6.31-rc8	Yes
Operating System	linux	linux_kernel	2.6.31-rc9	Yes
Operating System	linux	linux_kernel	2.6.31-rc10	Yes

References

http://lkml.org/lkml/2009/9/3/1 Exploit ([email protected])
http://lkml.org/lkml/2009/9/3/107 Exploit ([email protected])
http://secunia.com/advisories/37105 ([email protected])
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/09/03/4 Exploit ([email protected])
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-852-1 ([email protected])
http://lkml.org/lkml/2009/9/3/1 Exploit (af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108)
http://lkml.org/lkml/2009/9/3/107 Exploit (af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108)
http://secunia.com/advisories/37105 (af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108)
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/09/03/4 Exploit (af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108)
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-852-1 (af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108)

How SecUtils Interprets This CVE

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 kernel'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.