CVE-2009-3888

Medium

The do_mmap_pgoff function in mm/nommu.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.31.6, when the CPU lacks a memory management unit, allows local users to cause a denial of service (OOPS) via an application that attempts to allocate a large amount of memory.

Package Linux Kernel
Published 2009-11-16
Last modified 2026-04-23
CVSS version 2.0
Patch available
Awaiting data

CVSS 2.0 score

4.9

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

Weakness type

CWE-399

CVE-2009-3888 is classified as CWE-399

See CWE-399 on MITRE CWE for full details on this weakness type.

References

5 total

Frequently asked questions

  • What is CVE-2009-3888?

    CVE-2009-3888 is a Medium severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.9 out of 10 . CVE-2009-3888 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

  • What is the CVSS score for CVE-2009-3888?

    CVE-2009-3888 has a CVSS score of 4.9 out of 10, rated Medium severity (CVSS 2.0). The vector string is AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C .

  • Is there a patch available for CVE-2009-3888?

    Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for CVE-2009-3888 patch availability.

  • Is CVE-2009-3888 actively exploited?

    No. CVE-2009-3888 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.

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