CVE-2009-2910
arch/x86/ia32/ia32entry.S in the Linux kernel before 2.6.31.4 on the x86_64 platform does not...
2.1 LowFix available
CVE-2009-2910 is a low vulnerability (CVSS 2.1) in Linux Kernel, published October 20, 2009. No source lists public exploit code. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 0.41%, the 35th percentile. Fixed in linux-2.6 2.6.26-19lenny1.
arch/x86/ia32/ia32entry.S in the Linux kernel before 2.6.31.4 on the x86_64 platform does not clear certain kernel registers before a return to user mode, which allows local users to read register values from an earlier process by switching an ia32 process to 64-bit mode.
Exploit likelihood
0.41%Down 1.1 points since Feb 4, 2022
What each source reports
NVD Score used
arch/x86/ia32/ia32entry.S in the Linux kernel before 2.6.31.4 on the x86_64 platform does not clear certain kernel registers before a return to user mode, which allows local users to read register values from an earlier process by switching an ia32 process to 64-bit mode.
- Record
CVE-2009-2910- CVSS 2.0
- 2.1 Low
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N - Weakness
- CWE-200
- Updated
- 2026-11-02
CVE List No score
arch/x86/ia32/ia32entry.S in the Linux kernel before 2.6.31.4 on the x86_64 platform does not clear certain kernel registers before a return to user mode, which allows local users to read register values from an earlier process by switching an ia32 process to 64-bit mode.
- Record
CVE-2009-2910- Updated
- 2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-2009-2898 No score
arch/x86/ia32/ia32entry.S in the Linux kernel before 2.6.31.4 on the x86_64 platform does not clear certain kernel registers before a return to user mode, which allows local users to read register values from an earlier process by switching an ia32 process to 64-bit mode.
- Record
EUVD-2009-2898- Updated
- 2026-11-03
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-5pv7-vwpf-wfrm No score
arch/x86/ia32/ia32entry.S in the Linux kernel before 2.6.31.4 on the x86_64 platform does not...
arch/x86/ia32/ia32entry.S in the Linux kernel before 2.6.31.4 on the x86_64 platform does not clear certain kernel registers before a return to user mode, which allows local users to read register values from an earlier process by switching an ia32 process to 64-bit mode.
- Record
GHSA-5pv7-vwpf-wfrm- Weakness
- CWE-200
- Updated
- 2026-11-02
Affected products
- linux kernel
- canonical ubuntu linux
- fedoraproject fedora
- opensuse
- redhat enterprise linux desktop
- redhat enterprise linux eus
- redhat enterprise linux server
- redhat enterprise linux workstation
- redhat virtualization
- suse linux enterprise debuginfo
- suse linux enterprise desktop
- suse linux enterprise server
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Affected packages
| Package | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|
linux-2.6Debian:5.0 |
before 2.6.26-19lenny1, plus listed versions 2.6.26-132.6.26-13lenny22.6.26-13lenny2~bpo40+12.6.26-142.6.26-15 Show 14 moreShow less2.6.26-15lenny12.6.26-15lenny22.6.26-15lenny32.6.26-15~bpo40+12.6.26-15~bpo40+22.6.26-162.6.26-172.6.26-17lenny12.6.26-17lenny22.6.26-17lenny2~bpo40+12.6.26-17~bpo40+12.6.26-182.6.26-192.6.26-19~bpo40+1 |
2.6.26-19lenny1 |
linux-2.6.24Debian:4.0 |
before 2.6.24-6~etchnhalf.9etch1, 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 8 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.9 |
2.6.24-6~etchnhalf.9etch1 |
kernel-rtRed Hat:enterprise_mrg:1::el5 |
before 0:2.6.24.7-137.el5rt | 0:2.6.24.7-137.el5rt |
kernel-rt-debugRed Hat:enterprise_mrg:1::el5 |
before 0:2.6.24.7-137.el5rt | 0:2.6.24.7-137.el5rt |
kernel-rt-debug-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_mrg:1::el5 |
before 0:2.6.24.7-137.el5rt | 0:2.6.24.7-137.el5rt |
kernel-rt-debug-develRed Hat:enterprise_mrg:1::el5 |
before 0:2.6.24.7-137.el5rt | 0:2.6.24.7-137.el5rt |
kernel-rt-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_mrg:1::el5 |
before 0:2.6.24.7-137.el5rt | 0:2.6.24.7-137.el5rt |
kernel-rt-debuginfo-commonRed Hat:enterprise_mrg:1::el5 |
before 0:2.6.24.7-137.el5rt | 0:2.6.24.7-137.el5rt |
kernel-rt-develRed Hat:enterprise_mrg:1::el5 |
before 0:2.6.24.7-137.el5rt | 0:2.6.24.7-137.el5rt |
kernel-rt-docRed Hat:enterprise_mrg:1::el5 |
before 0:2.6.24.7-137.el5rt | 0:2.6.24.7-137.el5rt |
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| Package | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|
kernel-rt-traceRed Hat:enterprise_mrg:1::el5 |
before 0:2.6.24.7-137.el5rt | 0:2.6.24.7-137.el5rt |
kernel-rt-trace-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_mrg:1::el5 |
before 0:2.6.24.7-137.el5rt | 0:2.6.24.7-137.el5rt |
kernel-rt-trace-develRed Hat:enterprise_mrg:1::el5 |
before 0:2.6.24.7-137.el5rt | 0:2.6.24.7-137.el5rt |
kernel-rt-vanillaRed Hat:enterprise_mrg:1::el5 |
before 0:2.6.24.7-137.el5rt | 0:2.6.24.7-137.el5rt |
kernel-rt-vanilla-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_mrg:1::el5 |
before 0:2.6.24.7-137.el5rt | 0:2.6.24.7-137.el5rt |
kernel-rt-vanilla-develRed Hat:enterprise_mrg:1::el5 |
before 0:2.6.24.7-137.el5rt | 0:2.6.24.7-137.el5rt |
kernelRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::as |
before 0:2.6.9-89.0.18.EL | 0:2.6.9-89.0.18.EL |
kernel-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::as |
before 0:2.6.9-89.0.18.EL | 0:2.6.9-89.0.18.EL |
kernel-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::as |
before 0:2.6.9-89.0.18.EL | 0:2.6.9-89.0.18.EL |
kernel-docRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::as |
before 0:2.6.9-89.0.18.EL | 0:2.6.9-89.0.18.EL |
kernel-hugememRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::as |
before 0:2.6.9-89.0.18.EL | 0:2.6.9-89.0.18.EL |
kernel-hugemem-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::as |
before 0:2.6.9-89.0.18.EL | 0:2.6.9-89.0.18.EL |
kernel-largesmpRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::as |
before 0:2.6.9-89.0.18.EL | 0:2.6.9-89.0.18.EL |
kernel-largesmp-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::as |
before 0:2.6.9-89.0.18.EL | 0:2.6.9-89.0.18.EL |
kernel-smpRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::as |
before 0:2.6.9-89.0.18.EL | 0:2.6.9-89.0.18.EL |
kernel-smp-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::as |
before 0:2.6.9-89.0.18.EL | 0:2.6.9-89.0.18.EL |
kernel-xenURed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::as |
before 0:2.6.9-89.0.18.EL | 0:2.6.9-89.0.18.EL |
kernel-xenU-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::as |
before 0:2.6.9-89.0.18.EL | 0:2.6.9-89.0.18.EL |
kernelRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::desktop |
before 0:2.6.9-89.0.18.EL | 0:2.6.9-89.0.18.EL |
kernel-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::desktop |
before 0:2.6.9-89.0.18.EL | 0:2.6.9-89.0.18.EL |
kernel-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::desktop |
before 0:2.6.9-89.0.18.EL | 0:2.6.9-89.0.18.EL |
kernel-docRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::desktop |
before 0:2.6.9-89.0.18.EL | 0:2.6.9-89.0.18.EL |
kernel-hugememRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::desktop |
before 0:2.6.9-89.0.18.EL | 0:2.6.9-89.0.18.EL |
kernel-hugemem-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::desktop |
before 0:2.6.9-89.0.18.EL | 0:2.6.9-89.0.18.EL |
kernel-largesmpRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::desktop |
before 0:2.6.9-89.0.18.EL | 0:2.6.9-89.0.18.EL |
kernel-largesmp-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::desktop |
before 0:2.6.9-89.0.18.EL | 0:2.6.9-89.0.18.EL |
kernel-smpRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::desktop |
before 0:2.6.9-89.0.18.EL | 0:2.6.9-89.0.18.EL |
kernel-smp-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::desktop |
before 0:2.6.9-89.0.18.EL | 0:2.6.9-89.0.18.EL |
kernel-xenURed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::desktop |
before 0:2.6.9-89.0.18.EL | 0:2.6.9-89.0.18.EL |
kernel-xenU-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::desktop |
before 0:2.6.9-89.0.18.EL | 0:2.6.9-89.0.18.EL |
kernelRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::es |
before 0:2.6.9-89.0.18.EL | 0:2.6.9-89.0.18.EL |
kernel-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::es |
before 0:2.6.9-89.0.18.EL | 0:2.6.9-89.0.18.EL |
kernel-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::es |
before 0:2.6.9-89.0.18.EL | 0:2.6.9-89.0.18.EL |
kernel-docRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::es |
before 0:2.6.9-89.0.18.EL | 0:2.6.9-89.0.18.EL |
kernel-hugememRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::es |
before 0:2.6.9-89.0.18.EL | 0:2.6.9-89.0.18.EL |
kernel-hugemem-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::es |
before 0:2.6.9-89.0.18.EL | 0:2.6.9-89.0.18.EL |
kernel-largesmpRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::es |
before 0:2.6.9-89.0.18.EL | 0:2.6.9-89.0.18.EL |
kernel-largesmp-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::es |
before 0:2.6.9-89.0.18.EL | 0:2.6.9-89.0.18.EL |
kernel-smpRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::es |
before 0:2.6.9-89.0.18.EL | 0:2.6.9-89.0.18.EL |
kernel-smp-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::es |
before 0:2.6.9-89.0.18.EL | 0:2.6.9-89.0.18.EL |
kernel-xenURed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::es |
before 0:2.6.9-89.0.18.EL | 0:2.6.9-89.0.18.EL |
kernel-xenU-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::es |
before 0:2.6.9-89.0.18.EL | 0:2.6.9-89.0.18.EL |
kernelRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::ws |
before 0:2.6.9-89.0.18.EL | 0:2.6.9-89.0.18.EL |
kernel-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::ws |
before 0:2.6.9-89.0.18.EL | 0:2.6.9-89.0.18.EL |
kernel-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::ws |
before 0:2.6.9-89.0.18.EL | 0:2.6.9-89.0.18.EL |
kernel-docRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::ws |
before 0:2.6.9-89.0.18.EL | 0:2.6.9-89.0.18.EL |
kernel-hugememRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::ws |
before 0:2.6.9-89.0.18.EL | 0:2.6.9-89.0.18.EL |
kernel-hugemem-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::ws |
before 0:2.6.9-89.0.18.EL | 0:2.6.9-89.0.18.EL |
kernel-largesmpRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::ws |
before 0:2.6.9-89.0.18.EL | 0:2.6.9-89.0.18.EL |
kernel-largesmp-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::ws |
before 0:2.6.9-89.0.18.EL | 0:2.6.9-89.0.18.EL |
kernel-smpRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::ws |
before 0:2.6.9-89.0.18.EL | 0:2.6.9-89.0.18.EL |
kernel-smp-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::ws |
before 0:2.6.9-89.0.18.EL | 0:2.6.9-89.0.18.EL |
kernel-xenURed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::ws |
before 0:2.6.9-89.0.18.EL | 0:2.6.9-89.0.18.EL |
kernel-xenU-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::ws |
before 0:2.6.9-89.0.18.EL | 0:2.6.9-89.0.18.EL |
kernelRed Hat:enterprise_linux:5::client |
before 0:2.6.18-164.11.1.el5 | 0:2.6.18-164.11.1.el5 |
kernel-PAERed Hat:enterprise_linux:5::client |
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 |
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 |
before 0:2.6.18-164.11.1.el5 | 0:2.6.18-164.11.1.el5 |
kernel-debugRed Hat:enterprise_linux:5::client |
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 |
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 |
before 0:2.6.18-164.11.1.el5 | 0:2.6.18-164.11.1.el5 |
kernel-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:5::client |
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 |
before 0:2.6.18-164.11.1.el5 | 0:2.6.18-164.11.1.el5 |
kernel-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:5::client |
before 0:2.6.18-164.11.1.el5 | 0:2.6.18-164.11.1.el5 |
kernel-docRed Hat:enterprise_linux:5::client |
before 0:2.6.18-164.11.1.el5 | 0:2.6.18-164.11.1.el5 |
kernel-xenRed Hat:enterprise_linux:5::client |
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 |
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 |
before 0:2.6.18-164.11.1.el5 | 0:2.6.18-164.11.1.el5 |
kernelRed Hat:enterprise_linux:5::server |
before 0:2.6.18-164.11.1.el5 | 0:2.6.18-164.11.1.el5 |
kernel-PAERed Hat:enterprise_linux:5::server |
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 |
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 |
before 0:2.6.18-164.11.1.el5 | 0:2.6.18-164.11.1.el5 |
kernel-debugRed Hat:enterprise_linux:5::server |
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 |
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 |
before 0:2.6.18-164.11.1.el5 | 0:2.6.18-164.11.1.el5 |
kernel-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:5::server |
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 |
before 0:2.6.18-164.11.1.el5 | 0:2.6.18-164.11.1.el5 |
kernel-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:5::server |
before 0:2.6.18-164.11.1.el5 | 0:2.6.18-164.11.1.el5 |
kernel-docRed Hat:enterprise_linux:5::server |
before 0:2.6.18-164.11.1.el5 | 0:2.6.18-164.11.1.el5 |
kernel-kdumpRed Hat:enterprise_linux:5::server |
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 |
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 |
before 0:2.6.18-164.11.1.el5 | 0:2.6.18-164.11.1.el5 |
kernel-xenRed Hat:enterprise_linux:5::server |
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 |
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 |
before 0:2.6.18-164.11.1.el5 | 0:2.6.18-164.11.1.el5 |
History
| When | Changed | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-11-03 | aliases | EUVD |
| 2026-11-02 | created | CVE List, GitHub Advisories, NVD, OSV |
References
kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/ChangeLog-2.6.31.4
redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2009-1671.html
git.kernel.org?p=linux/kernel/git/x86/linux-2.6-tip.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=24e35800cdc4350fc34e2bed37b608a9e13ab3b6
rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2009-1540.html
ubuntu.com/usn/usn-864-1
secunia.com/advisories/36927
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oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A7359
support.avaya.com/css/P8/documents/100073666
lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-11/msg00007.html
openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/10/02/1
bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=526788
securityfocus.com/bid/36576
marc.info?l=oss-security&m=125444390112831&w=2
lkml.org/lkml/2009/10/1/164
nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2009-2910
github.com/advisories/GHSA-5pv7-vwpf-wfrm
access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2009:1540
kbase.redhat.com/faq/docs/DOC-18042
security.access.redhat.com/data/csaf/v2/advisories/2009/rhsa-2009_1540.json
cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2009-1895