CVE-2009-3238

MEDIUM

Linux kernel <2.6.30 - Info Disclosure

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Description

The get_random_int function in drivers/char/random.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.30 produces insufficiently random numbers, which allows attackers to predict the return value, and possibly defeat protection mechanisms based on randomization, via vectors that leverage the function's tendency to "return the same value over and over again for long stretches of time."

Scores

CVSS v3 5.5
EPSS 0.0024
EPSS Percentile 47.3%
Attack Vector LOCAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Details

CWE
CWE-338
Status published
Products (8)
canonical/ubuntu_linux 6.06
canonical/ubuntu_linux 8.04
canonical/ubuntu_linux 8.10
canonical/ubuntu_linux 9.04
linux/linux_kernel < 2.6.30
opensuse/opensuse 11.0
suse/linux_enterprise_desktop 10 sp2
suse/linux_enterprise_server 10 sp2
Published Sep 18, 2009
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026