CVE-2009-3889
The dbg_lvl file for the megaraid_sas driver in the Linux kernel before 2.6.27 has world-writable...
6.6 Medium
CVE-2009-3889 is a medium vulnerability (CVSS 6.6) in Linux Kernel, published November 16, 2009. No source lists public exploit code. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 0.53%, the 45th percentile. No source names a fixed version.
- Severity
- 6.6 MediumCVSS 2.0, NVD
- Exploit chance
- 0.53%EPSS, 45th percentile
- Exploitation
- None knownNot on CISA’s or ENISA’s lists
- Fixed in
- No fix listedNo source names one
Description
The 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.
Exploit likelihood
0.53%Down 1.0 points since Feb 4, 2022
Affected products
Affected packages
| Package | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|
linux-2.6.24Debian:4.0 From an advisory covering 18 CVEs | before 2.6.24-6~etchnhalf.9etch3, plus listed versions 2.6.24-5~etchnhalf.12.6.24-6~etchnhalf.12.6.24-6~etchnhalf.22.6.24-6~etchnhalf.32.6.24-6~etchnhalf.4 Show 10 moreShow less2.6.24-6~etchnhalf.52.6.24-6~etchnhalf.62.6.24-6~etchnhalf.72.6.24-6~etchnhalf.82.6.24-6~etchnhalf.8etch12.6.24-6~etchnhalf.8etch22.6.24-6~etchnhalf.8etch32.6.24-6~etchnhalf.92.6.24-6~etchnhalf.9etch12.6.24-6~etchnhalf.9etch2 | 2.6.24-6~etchnhalf.9etch3 |
kernel-rtRed Hat:enterprise_mrg:1::el5 From an advisory covering 3 CVEs | before 0:2.6.24.7-139.el5rt | 0:2.6.24.7-139.el5rt |
kernel-rt-debugRed Hat:enterprise_mrg:1::el5 From an advisory covering 3 CVEs | before 0:2.6.24.7-139.el5rt | 0:2.6.24.7-139.el5rt |
kernel-rt-debug-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_mrg:1::el5 From an advisory covering 3 CVEs | before 0:2.6.24.7-139.el5rt | 0:2.6.24.7-139.el5rt |
kernel-rt-debug-develRed Hat:enterprise_mrg:1::el5 From an advisory covering 3 CVEs | before 0:2.6.24.7-139.el5rt | 0:2.6.24.7-139.el5rt |
kernel-rt-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_mrg:1::el5 From an advisory covering 3 CVEs | before 0:2.6.24.7-139.el5rt | 0:2.6.24.7-139.el5rt |
kernel-rt-debuginfo-commonRed Hat:enterprise_mrg:1::el5 From an advisory covering 3 CVEs | before 0:2.6.24.7-139.el5rt | 0:2.6.24.7-139.el5rt |
kernel-rt-develRed Hat:enterprise_mrg:1::el5 From an advisory covering 3 CVEs | before 0:2.6.24.7-139.el5rt | 0:2.6.24.7-139.el5rt |
kernel-rt-docRed Hat:enterprise_mrg:1::el5 From an advisory covering 3 CVEs | before 0:2.6.24.7-139.el5rt | 0:2.6.24.7-139.el5rt |
kernel-rt-traceRed Hat:enterprise_mrg:1::el5 From an advisory covering 3 CVEs | before 0:2.6.24.7-139.el5rt | 0:2.6.24.7-139.el5rt |
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| Package | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|
kernel-rt-trace-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_mrg:1::el5 From an advisory covering 3 CVEs | before 0:2.6.24.7-139.el5rt | 0:2.6.24.7-139.el5rt |
kernel-rt-trace-develRed Hat:enterprise_mrg:1::el5 From an advisory covering 3 CVEs | before 0:2.6.24.7-139.el5rt | 0:2.6.24.7-139.el5rt |
kernel-rt-vanillaRed Hat:enterprise_mrg:1::el5 From an advisory covering 3 CVEs | before 0:2.6.24.7-139.el5rt | 0:2.6.24.7-139.el5rt |
kernel-rt-vanilla-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_mrg:1::el5 From an advisory covering 3 CVEs | before 0:2.6.24.7-139.el5rt | 0:2.6.24.7-139.el5rt |
kernel-rt-vanilla-develRed Hat:enterprise_mrg:1::el5 From an advisory covering 3 CVEs | before 0:2.6.24.7-139.el5rt | 0:2.6.24.7-139.el5rt |
kernelRed Hat:enterprise_linux:5::client From an advisory covering 11 CVEs | before 0:2.6.18-164.11.1.el5 | 0:2.6.18-164.11.1.el5 |
kernel-PAERed Hat:enterprise_linux:5::client From an advisory covering 11 CVEs | before 0:2.6.18-164.11.1.el5 | 0:2.6.18-164.11.1.el5 |
kernel-PAE-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:5::client From an advisory covering 11 CVEs | before 0:2.6.18-164.11.1.el5 | 0:2.6.18-164.11.1.el5 |
kernel-PAE-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:5::client From an advisory covering 11 CVEs | before 0:2.6.18-164.11.1.el5 | 0:2.6.18-164.11.1.el5 |
kernel-debugRed Hat:enterprise_linux:5::client From an advisory covering 11 CVEs | before 0:2.6.18-164.11.1.el5 | 0:2.6.18-164.11.1.el5 |
kernel-debug-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:5::client From an advisory covering 11 CVEs | before 0:2.6.18-164.11.1.el5 | 0:2.6.18-164.11.1.el5 |
kernel-debug-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:5::client From an advisory covering 11 CVEs | before 0:2.6.18-164.11.1.el5 | 0:2.6.18-164.11.1.el5 |
kernel-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:5::client From an advisory covering 11 CVEs | before 0:2.6.18-164.11.1.el5 | 0:2.6.18-164.11.1.el5 |
kernel-debuginfo-commonRed Hat:enterprise_linux:5::client From an advisory covering 11 CVEs | before 0:2.6.18-164.11.1.el5 | 0:2.6.18-164.11.1.el5 |
kernel-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:5::client From an advisory covering 11 CVEs | before 0:2.6.18-164.11.1.el5 | 0:2.6.18-164.11.1.el5 |
kernel-docRed Hat:enterprise_linux:5::client From an advisory covering 11 CVEs | before 0:2.6.18-164.11.1.el5 | 0:2.6.18-164.11.1.el5 |
kernel-xenRed Hat:enterprise_linux:5::client From an advisory covering 11 CVEs | before 0:2.6.18-164.11.1.el5 | 0:2.6.18-164.11.1.el5 |
kernel-xen-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:5::client From an advisory covering 11 CVEs | before 0:2.6.18-164.11.1.el5 | 0:2.6.18-164.11.1.el5 |
kernel-xen-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:5::client From an advisory covering 11 CVEs | before 0:2.6.18-164.11.1.el5 | 0:2.6.18-164.11.1.el5 |
kernelRed Hat:enterprise_linux:5::server From an advisory covering 11 CVEs | before 0:2.6.18-164.11.1.el5 | 0:2.6.18-164.11.1.el5 |
kernel-PAERed Hat:enterprise_linux:5::server From an advisory covering 11 CVEs | before 0:2.6.18-164.11.1.el5 | 0:2.6.18-164.11.1.el5 |
kernel-PAE-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:5::server From an advisory covering 11 CVEs | before 0:2.6.18-164.11.1.el5 | 0:2.6.18-164.11.1.el5 |
kernel-PAE-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:5::server From an advisory covering 11 CVEs | before 0:2.6.18-164.11.1.el5 | 0:2.6.18-164.11.1.el5 |
kernel-debugRed Hat:enterprise_linux:5::server From an advisory covering 11 CVEs | before 0:2.6.18-164.11.1.el5 | 0:2.6.18-164.11.1.el5 |
kernel-debug-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:5::server From an advisory covering 11 CVEs | before 0:2.6.18-164.11.1.el5 | 0:2.6.18-164.11.1.el5 |
kernel-debug-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:5::server From an advisory covering 11 CVEs | before 0:2.6.18-164.11.1.el5 | 0:2.6.18-164.11.1.el5 |
kernel-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:5::server From an advisory covering 11 CVEs | before 0:2.6.18-164.11.1.el5 | 0:2.6.18-164.11.1.el5 |
kernel-debuginfo-commonRed Hat:enterprise_linux:5::server From an advisory covering 11 CVEs | before 0:2.6.18-164.11.1.el5 | 0:2.6.18-164.11.1.el5 |
kernel-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:5::server From an advisory covering 11 CVEs | before 0:2.6.18-164.11.1.el5 | 0:2.6.18-164.11.1.el5 |
kernel-docRed Hat:enterprise_linux:5::server From an advisory covering 11 CVEs | before 0:2.6.18-164.11.1.el5 | 0:2.6.18-164.11.1.el5 |
kernel-kdumpRed Hat:enterprise_linux:5::server From an advisory covering 11 CVEs | before 0:2.6.18-164.11.1.el5 | 0:2.6.18-164.11.1.el5 |
kernel-kdump-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:5::server From an advisory covering 11 CVEs | before 0:2.6.18-164.11.1.el5 | 0:2.6.18-164.11.1.el5 |
kernel-kdump-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:5::server From an advisory covering 11 CVEs | before 0:2.6.18-164.11.1.el5 | 0:2.6.18-164.11.1.el5 |
kernel-xenRed Hat:enterprise_linux:5::server From an advisory covering 11 CVEs | before 0:2.6.18-164.11.1.el5 | 0:2.6.18-164.11.1.el5 |
kernel-xen-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:5::server From an advisory covering 11 CVEs | before 0:2.6.18-164.11.1.el5 | 0:2.6.18-164.11.1.el5 |
kernel-xen-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:5::server From an advisory covering 11 CVEs | before 0:2.6.18-164.11.1.el5 | 0:2.6.18-164.11.1.el5 |
kernelRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::as From an advisory covering 5 CVEs | before 0:2.6.9-89.0.20.EL | 0:2.6.9-89.0.20.EL |
kernel-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::as From an advisory covering 5 CVEs | before 0:2.6.9-89.0.20.EL | 0:2.6.9-89.0.20.EL |
kernel-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::as From an advisory covering 5 CVEs | before 0:2.6.9-89.0.20.EL | 0:2.6.9-89.0.20.EL |
kernel-docRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::as From an advisory covering 5 CVEs | before 0:2.6.9-89.0.20.EL | 0:2.6.9-89.0.20.EL |
kernel-hugememRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::as From an advisory covering 5 CVEs | before 0:2.6.9-89.0.20.EL | 0:2.6.9-89.0.20.EL |
kernel-hugemem-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::as From an advisory covering 5 CVEs | before 0:2.6.9-89.0.20.EL | 0:2.6.9-89.0.20.EL |
kernel-largesmpRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::as From an advisory covering 5 CVEs | before 0:2.6.9-89.0.20.EL | 0:2.6.9-89.0.20.EL |
kernel-largesmp-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::as From an advisory covering 5 CVEs | before 0:2.6.9-89.0.20.EL | 0:2.6.9-89.0.20.EL |
kernel-smpRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::as From an advisory covering 5 CVEs | before 0:2.6.9-89.0.20.EL | 0:2.6.9-89.0.20.EL |
kernel-smp-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::as From an advisory covering 5 CVEs | before 0:2.6.9-89.0.20.EL | 0:2.6.9-89.0.20.EL |
kernel-xenURed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::as From an advisory covering 5 CVEs | before 0:2.6.9-89.0.20.EL | 0:2.6.9-89.0.20.EL |
kernel-xenU-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::as From an advisory covering 5 CVEs | before 0:2.6.9-89.0.20.EL | 0:2.6.9-89.0.20.EL |
kernelRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::desktop From an advisory covering 5 CVEs | before 0:2.6.9-89.0.20.EL | 0:2.6.9-89.0.20.EL |
kernel-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::desktop From an advisory covering 5 CVEs | before 0:2.6.9-89.0.20.EL | 0:2.6.9-89.0.20.EL |
kernel-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::desktop From an advisory covering 5 CVEs | before 0:2.6.9-89.0.20.EL | 0:2.6.9-89.0.20.EL |
kernel-docRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::desktop From an advisory covering 5 CVEs | before 0:2.6.9-89.0.20.EL | 0:2.6.9-89.0.20.EL |
kernel-hugememRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::desktop From an advisory covering 5 CVEs | before 0:2.6.9-89.0.20.EL | 0:2.6.9-89.0.20.EL |
kernel-hugemem-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::desktop From an advisory covering 5 CVEs | before 0:2.6.9-89.0.20.EL | 0:2.6.9-89.0.20.EL |
kernel-largesmpRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::desktop From an advisory covering 5 CVEs | before 0:2.6.9-89.0.20.EL | 0:2.6.9-89.0.20.EL |
kernel-largesmp-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::desktop From an advisory covering 5 CVEs | before 0:2.6.9-89.0.20.EL | 0:2.6.9-89.0.20.EL |
kernel-smpRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::desktop From an advisory covering 5 CVEs | before 0:2.6.9-89.0.20.EL | 0:2.6.9-89.0.20.EL |
kernel-smp-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::desktop From an advisory covering 5 CVEs | before 0:2.6.9-89.0.20.EL | 0:2.6.9-89.0.20.EL |
kernel-xenURed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::desktop From an advisory covering 5 CVEs | before 0:2.6.9-89.0.20.EL | 0:2.6.9-89.0.20.EL |
kernel-xenU-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::desktop From an advisory covering 5 CVEs | before 0:2.6.9-89.0.20.EL | 0:2.6.9-89.0.20.EL |
kernelRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::es From an advisory covering 5 CVEs | before 0:2.6.9-89.0.20.EL | 0:2.6.9-89.0.20.EL |
kernel-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::es From an advisory covering 5 CVEs | before 0:2.6.9-89.0.20.EL | 0:2.6.9-89.0.20.EL |
kernel-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::es From an advisory covering 5 CVEs | before 0:2.6.9-89.0.20.EL | 0:2.6.9-89.0.20.EL |
kernel-docRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::es From an advisory covering 5 CVEs | before 0:2.6.9-89.0.20.EL | 0:2.6.9-89.0.20.EL |
kernel-hugememRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::es From an advisory covering 5 CVEs | before 0:2.6.9-89.0.20.EL | 0:2.6.9-89.0.20.EL |
kernel-hugemem-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::es From an advisory covering 5 CVEs | before 0:2.6.9-89.0.20.EL | 0:2.6.9-89.0.20.EL |
kernel-largesmpRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::es From an advisory covering 5 CVEs | before 0:2.6.9-89.0.20.EL | 0:2.6.9-89.0.20.EL |
kernel-largesmp-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::es From an advisory covering 5 CVEs | before 0:2.6.9-89.0.20.EL | 0:2.6.9-89.0.20.EL |
kernel-smpRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::es From an advisory covering 5 CVEs | before 0:2.6.9-89.0.20.EL | 0:2.6.9-89.0.20.EL |
kernel-smp-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::es From an advisory covering 5 CVEs | before 0:2.6.9-89.0.20.EL | 0:2.6.9-89.0.20.EL |
kernel-xenURed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::es From an advisory covering 5 CVEs | before 0:2.6.9-89.0.20.EL | 0:2.6.9-89.0.20.EL |
kernel-xenU-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::es From an advisory covering 5 CVEs | before 0:2.6.9-89.0.20.EL | 0:2.6.9-89.0.20.EL |
kernelRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::ws From an advisory covering 5 CVEs | before 0:2.6.9-89.0.20.EL | 0:2.6.9-89.0.20.EL |
kernel-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::ws From an advisory covering 5 CVEs | before 0:2.6.9-89.0.20.EL | 0:2.6.9-89.0.20.EL |
kernel-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::ws From an advisory covering 5 CVEs | before 0:2.6.9-89.0.20.EL | 0:2.6.9-89.0.20.EL |
kernel-docRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::ws From an advisory covering 5 CVEs | before 0:2.6.9-89.0.20.EL | 0:2.6.9-89.0.20.EL |
kernel-hugememRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::ws From an advisory covering 5 CVEs | before 0:2.6.9-89.0.20.EL | 0:2.6.9-89.0.20.EL |
kernel-hugemem-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::ws From an advisory covering 5 CVEs | before 0:2.6.9-89.0.20.EL | 0:2.6.9-89.0.20.EL |
kernel-largesmpRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::ws From an advisory covering 5 CVEs | before 0:2.6.9-89.0.20.EL | 0:2.6.9-89.0.20.EL |
kernel-largesmp-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::ws From an advisory covering 5 CVEs | before 0:2.6.9-89.0.20.EL | 0:2.6.9-89.0.20.EL |
kernel-smpRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::ws From an advisory covering 5 CVEs | before 0:2.6.9-89.0.20.EL | 0:2.6.9-89.0.20.EL |
kernel-smp-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::ws From an advisory covering 5 CVEs | before 0:2.6.9-89.0.20.EL | 0:2.6.9-89.0.20.EL |
kernel-xenURed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::ws From an advisory covering 5 CVEs | before 0:2.6.9-89.0.20.EL | 0:2.6.9-89.0.20.EL |
kernel-xenU-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::ws From an advisory covering 5 CVEs | before 0:2.6.9-89.0.20.EL | 0:2.6.9-89.0.20.EL |
What each source reports
NVD Score used
The 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.
- Record
CVE-2009-3889- CVSS 2.0
- 6.6 Medium
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:C/A:C - Weakness
- CWE-264
- Updated
- 2026-11-02
CVE ListNo score
The 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.
- Record
CVE-2009-3889- Updated
- 2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-2009-3860No score
The 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.
- Record
EUVD-2009-3860- Updated
- 2026-11-03
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-qmrf-hx3j-68q2No score
The dbg_lvl file for the megaraid_sas driver in the Linux kernel before 2.6.27 has world-writable...
The 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.
- Record
GHSA-qmrf-hx3j-68q2- Updated
- 2026-11-02
History
| Recorded | Changed | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| affected, facts | ||
| aliases | EUVD | |
| first indexed | CVE List, GitHub Advisories, NVD, OSV |
Dates are when Every CVE recorded each change. Upstream dates may differ.
References
lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-12/msg00002.html
ubuntu.com/usn/usn-864-1
bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=526068
openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/11/13/4
securityfocus.com/bid/37019
support.avaya.com/css/P8/documents/100073666
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secunia.com/advisories/37909
osvdb.org/60202
oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A11018
git.kernel.org?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=66dca9b8c50b5e59d3bea8b21cee5c6dae6c9c46
kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/ChangeLog-2.6.27
rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2010-0095.html
debian.org/security/2010/dsa-2005
nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2009-3889
github.com/advisories/GHSA-qmrf-hx3j-68q2
access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2009:1635
security.access.redhat.com/data/csaf/v2/advisories/2009/rhsa-2009_1635.json
cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2009-3726
kbase.redhat.com/faq/docs/DOC-20536