CVE-2009-3228

Low

The tc_fill_tclass function in net/sched/sch_api.c in the tc subsystem in the Linux kernel 2.4.x before 2.4.37.6 and 2.6.x before 2.6.31-rc9 does not initialize certain (1) tcm__pad1 and (2) tcm__pad2 structure members, which might allow local users to obtain sensitive information from kernel memory via unspecified vectors.

Package Linux Kernel
Published 2009-10-19
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-909

CVE-2009-3228 is classified as CWE-909

See CWE-909 on MITRE CWE for full details on this weakness type.

References

The following references provide additional information about CVE-2009-3228 including vendor advisories, patch commits, exploit details, and third-party analysis. Links are sourced from the NIST NVD database.

10 patch commits total View all on NVD

Frequently asked questions

  • What is CVE-2009-3228?

    CVE-2009-3228 is a Low severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.1 out of 10 . CVE-2009-3228 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

  • What is the CVSS score for CVE-2009-3228?

    CVE-2009-3228 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-2009-3228?

    No patch is currently available for CVE-2009-3228. Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for updates.

  • Is CVE-2009-3228 actively exploited?

    No — CVE-2009-3228 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.

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