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CVE-2009-4536

HIGH · CVSS 7.8 EPSS 5.23%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS (historical backfill) · Published 2010-01-12 · Last synced 2026-08-04

CyberRota Analysis

This is a high severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8. It affects Linux. It may be remotely exploitable.

CVE
CVE-2009-4536
Severity
HIGH
CVSS
7.8
EPSS
5.23%
Linux

Original NVD Description

drivers/net/e1000/e1000_main.c in the e1000 driver in the Linux kernel 2.6.32.3 and earlier handles Ethernet frames that exceed the MTU by processing certain trailing payload data as if it were a complete frame, which allows remote attackers to bypass packet filters via a large packet with a crafted payload. NOTE: this vulnerability exists because of an incorrect fix for CVE-2009-1385.