What is CVE-2009-3725?

CVE-2009-3725 is a High severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 out of 10, classified as a Permissions, Privileges and Access Control flaw (CWE-264). CVE-2009-3725 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2009-3725?

CVE-2009-3725 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-2009-3725?

No patch is currently available for CVE-2009-3725. Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for updates.

Is CVE-2009-3725 actively exploited?

CVE-2009-3725 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

What is Permissions, Privileges and Access Control (CWE-264)?

Weaknesses in this category are related to the management of permissions, privileges, and access controls. See MITRE CWE for full details: https://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/264.html

CVE-2009-3725

High

The connector layer in the Linux kernel before 2.6.31.5 does not require the CAP_SYS_ADMIN capability for certain interaction with the (1) uvesafb, (2) pohmelfs, (3) dst, or (4) dm subsystem, which allows local users to bypass intended access restrictions and gain privileges via calls to functions in these subsystems.

Package Linux Kernel

Published 2009-11-06

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-264

CVE-2009-3725 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

The following references provide additional information about CVE-2009-3725 including vendor advisories, patch commits, exploit details, and third-party analysis. Links are sourced from the NIST NVD database.

Marc
http://marc.info/?l=linux-kernel&m=125449888416314&w=2

Mailing List Third Party Advisory
Marc
http://marc.info/?l=oss-security&m=125715484511380&w=2

Mailing List Third Party Advisory
Marc
http://marc.info/?l=oss-security&m=125716192622235&w=2

Mailing List Third Party Advisory
Secunia
http://secunia.com/advisories/37113

Third Party Advisory
Secunia
http://secunia.com/advisories/38905

Third Party Advisory
Kernel.org
http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/ChangeLog-2.6.31.5

Vendor Advisory
Ubuntu Security
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-864-1

Third Party Advisory
Xorl
http://xorl.wordpress.com/2009/10/31/linux-kernel-multiple-capabilities-missing-checks/

Exploit Third Party Advisory
Kernel patch commit
http://patchwork.kernel.org/patch/51382/
Patch
Kernel patch commit
http://patchwork.kernel.org/patch/51383/
Patch
Kernel patch commit
http://patchwork.kernel.org/patch/51384/
Patch

5 patch commits total View all on NVD

Details

CVE ID CVE-2009-3725

Severity High

CVSS score 7.2 / 10

CVSS version 2.0

Published 2009-11-06

Modified 2026-04-23

KEV No

Patch Awaiting data

Package linux

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-3725?

CVE-2009-3725 is a High severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 out of 10 , classified as a Permissions, Privileges and Access Control flaw (CWE-264) . CVE-2009-3725 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2009-3725?

CVE-2009-3725 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-2009-3725?

No patch is currently available for CVE-2009-3725. Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for updates.
Is CVE-2009-3725 actively exploited?

No — CVE-2009-3725 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.
What is Permissions, Privileges and Access Control (CWE-264)?

Weaknesses in this category are related to the management of permissions, privileges, and access controls. View CWE-264 on MITRE CWE →