CVE-2009-0676

Low

The sock_getsockopt function in net/core/sock.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.28.6 does not initialize a certain structure member, which allows local users to obtain potentially sensitive information from kernel memory via an SO_BSDCOMPAT getsockopt request.

Package Linux Kernel
Published 2009-02-22
Last modified 2026-04-23
CVSS version 2.0
Patch available
Awaiting data

CVSS 2.0 score

2.1

out of 10
Low
Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
User Interaction
Scope
Confidentiality
Low
Integrity
None
Availability
None
Vector string
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N

Weakness type

CWE-264

CVE-2009-0676 is a Permissions, Privileges and Access Control vulnerability

What is Permissions, Privileges and Access Control?

Weaknesses in this category are related to the management of permissions, privileges, and access controls. Learn more on MITRE CWE

References

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Frequently asked questions

  • What is CVE-2009-0676?

    CVE-2009-0676 is a Low severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.1 out of 10 , classified as a Permissions, Privileges and Access Control flaw (CWE-264) . CVE-2009-0676 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

  • What is the CVSS score for CVE-2009-0676?

    CVE-2009-0676 has a CVSS score of 2.1 out of 10, rated Low severity (CVSS 2.0). The vector string is AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N .

  • Is there a patch available for CVE-2009-0676?

    Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for CVE-2009-0676 patch availability.

  • Is CVE-2009-0676 actively exploited?

    No. CVE-2009-0676 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.

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