HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2009-3288
MEDIUM

CVE-2009-3288

CWE-119Published: September 22, 2009· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

4.9
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

The sg_build_indirect function in drivers/scsi/sg.c in Linux kernel 2.6.28-rc1 through 2.6.31-rc8 uses an incorrect variable when accessing an array, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (kernel OOPS and NULL pointer dereference), as demonstrated by using xcdroast to duplicate a CD. NOTE: this is only exploitable by users who can open the cdrom device.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2009-3288 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-119): Buffer overflow vulnerabilities can lead to arbitrary code execution or denial of service by corrupting adjacent memory.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityC
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C

Affected Vendors & Products

kernel1 product(s)
linux kernel
Linux1 product(s)
linux kernel
Source: NVD CPE · 10 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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All References (10)

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http://lkml.org/lkml/2009/9/3/1Exploit
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http://lkml.org/lkml/2009/9/3/107Exploit
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http://secunia.com/advisories/37105
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/09/03/4Exploit
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http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-852-1
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http://lkml.org/lkml/2009/9/3/1Exploit
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http://lkml.org/lkml/2009/9/3/107Exploit
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http://secunia.com/advisories/37105
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/09/03/4Exploit
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http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-852-1

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2009-3288
CVSS Score4.9 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-119
CISA KEVNo
Affected2 vendor(s)
PublishedSep 22, 2009

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CVE-2009-3849
10.0
CVE-2009-3999
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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2009-3288 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.
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