CVE-2009-1385

What it is

Integer underflow in the e1000_clean_rx_irq function in drivers/net/e1000/e1000_main.c in the e1000 driver in the Linux kernel before 2.6.30-rc8, the e1000e driver in the Linux kernel, and Intel Wired Ethernet (aka e1000) before 7.5.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (panic) via a crafted frame size.

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited over the network without logging in. High risk of service disruption.

Exploit odds

33.7% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS). Higher than most.

Fix

A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

1. 2009-06-04 16:30 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2. 2026-06-16 23:07 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

• Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
• Exploit odds: 33.7% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
• Severity: 7.8 HIGH (CVSS).
• Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published

2009-06-04 16:30 UTC

Last modified

2026-06-16 23:07 UTC

Exploit probability

33.7% · EPSS, next 30 days

Weakness

CWE-189

Record status

Modified

Affected

• Intel e1000 ≤ 7.4.35
• Intel e1000 5.2.22
• Intel e1000 5.2.30.1
• Intel e1000 5.2.52
• Intel e1000 5.3.19
• Intel e1000 5.4.11
• Intel e1000 5.5.4
• Intel e1000 5.6.10

Attack profile CVSS 2.0 · 7.8

Attack vector

Network

Complexity

Low

Authentication

None

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

None

Availability

Complete

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