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CVE-2009-3939

HIGH · CVSS 7.1 EPSS 0.44%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS (historical backfill) · Published 2009-11-16 · Last synced 2026-08-04

CyberRota Analysis

This is a high severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.1. It affects Linux.

CVE
CVE-2009-3939
Severity
HIGH
CVSS
7.1
EPSS
0.44%
Linux

Original NVD Description

The poll_mode_io file for the megaraid_sas driver in the Linux kernel 2.6.31.6 and earlier has world-writable permissions, which allows local users to change the I/O mode of the driver by modifying this file.