CVE-2009-3889 Detail
Modified
This vulnerability has been modified since it was last analyzed by the NVD. It is awaiting reanalysis which may result in further changes to the information provided. DescriptionThe dbg_lvl file for the megaraid_sas driver in the Linux kernel before 2.6.27 has world-writable permissions, which allows local users to change the (1) behavior and (2) logging level of the driver by modifying this file. Metrics
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Vendor Statements (disclaimer)Official Statement from Red Hat (02/04/2010)This issue did not affect the version of the Linux kernel as shipped with Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3, as it does not implement the sysfs file system ("/sys/"), through which dbg_lvl file is exposed by the megaraid_sas driver. Issue was addressed in Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4, 5 and Red Hat Enterprise MRG via https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2010-0076.html , https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2010-0046.html and https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2009-1635.html respectively. References to Advisories, Solutions, and ToolsBy selecting these links, you will be leaving NIST webspace. We have provided these links to other web sites because they may have information that would be of interest to you. No inferences should be drawn on account of other sites being referenced, or not, from this page. There may be other web sites that are more appropriate for your purpose. NIST does not necessarily endorse the views expressed, or concur with the facts presented on these sites. Further, NIST does not endorse any commercial products that may be mentioned on these sites. Please address comments about this page to nvd@nist.gov. Weakness Enumeration
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Denotes Vulnerable Software Quick InfoCVE Dictionary Entry:CVE-2009-3889 NVD Published Date: 11/16/2009 NVD Last Modified: 11/20/2024 Source: Red Hat, Inc. |
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