What is CVE-2009-0029?

CVE-2009-0029 is a High severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 out of 10, classified as a Improper Input Validation flaw (CWE-20). CVE-2009-0029 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2009-0029?

CVE-2009-0029 has a CVSS score of 7.2 out of 10, rated High severity. The vector string is AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2009-0029?

No patch is currently available for CVE-2009-0029. Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for updates.

Is CVE-2009-0029 actively exploited?

CVE-2009-0029 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

CVE-2009-0029

High

The ABI in the Linux kernel 2.6.28 and earlier on s390, powerpc, sparc64, and mips 64-bit platforms requires that a 32-bit argument in a 64-bit register was properly sign extended when sent from a user-mode application, but cannot verify this, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (crash) or possibly gain privileges via a crafted system call.

Package Linux Kernel

Published 2009-01-15

Last modified 2026-04-23

CVSS version 2.0

Patch available

Awaiting data

CVSS 2.0 score

7.2

out of 10

High

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

User Interaction

Scope

Confidentiality

Low

Integrity

Availability

Vector string

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

Weakness type

CWE-20

CVE-2009-0029 is a Improper Input Validation vulnerability

What is Improper Input Validation?

The product receives input but does not validate it correctly, allowing attackers to craft inputs that cause unexpected behavior. Learn more on MITRE CWE

References

The following references provide additional information about CVE-2009-0029 including vendor advisories, patch commits, exploit details, and third-party analysis. Links are sourced from the NIST NVD database.

Lists
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-02/msg00003.html

Third Party Advisory
Marc
http://marc.info/?l=linux-kernel&m=123155111608910&w=2

Mailing List Third Party Advisory
Secunia
http://secunia.com/advisories/33477

Third Party Advisory
Secunia
http://secunia.com/advisories/33674

Third Party Advisory
Secunia
http://secunia.com/advisories/34394

Third Party Advisory
Secunia
http://secunia.com/advisories/34981

Third Party Advisory
Secunia
http://secunia.com/advisories/35011

Third Party Advisory
Debian Security
http://www.debian.org/security/2009/dsa-1749

Third Party Advisory
Debian Security
http://www.debian.org/security/2009/dsa-1787

Third Party Advisory
Debian Security
http://www.debian.org/security/2009/dsa-1794

Third Party Advisory
Mandriva
http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2009:135

Third Party Advisory
Securityfocus
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/33275

Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
Red Hat
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=479969

Third Party Advisory
Red Hat
https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2009-January/msg01045.html

Third Party Advisory

Details

CVE ID CVE-2009-0029

Severity High

CVSS score 7.2 / 10

CVSS version 2.0

Published 2009-01-15

Modified 2026-04-23

KEV No

Patch Awaiting data

Package linux

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-0029?

CVE-2009-0029 is a High severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 out of 10 , classified as an Improper Input Validation flaw (CWE-20) . CVE-2009-0029 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2009-0029?

CVE-2009-0029 has a CVSS score of 7.2 out of 10, rated High severity (CVSS 2.0). The vector string is AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C.
Is there a patch available for CVE-2009-0029?

No patch is currently available for CVE-2009-0029. Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for updates.
Is CVE-2009-0029 actively exploited?

No — CVE-2009-0029 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.
What is Improper Input Validation (CWE-20)?

The product receives input but does not validate it correctly, allowing attackers to craft inputs that cause unexpected behavior. View CWE-20 on MITRE CWE →