CVE-2009-2691

2.1 LOW 0.4% exploit odds Fix listed

What it is

The mm_for_maps function in fs/proc/base.c in the Linux kernel 2.6.30.4 and earlier allows local users to read (1) maps and (2) smaps files under proc/ via vectors related to ELF loading, a setuid process, and a race condition.

At a glance

Exploitability: Can be exploited locally on the machine without logging in. Limited direct impact.
Exploit odds: 0.4% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Fix: A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

2009-08-14 15:16 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2026-06-16 23:10 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
Exploit odds: 0.4% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Severity: 2.1 LOW (CVSS).
Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published: 2009-08-14 15:16 UTC
Last modified: 2026-06-16 23:10 UTC
Exploit probability: 0.4% · EPSS, next 30 days
Weakness: CWE-200 · Information exposure
Record status: Modified

Affected

Linux Kernel ≤ 2.6.30.4
Linux Kernel 2.6.30
Linux Kernel 2.6.30.1
Linux Kernel 2.6.30.2

Attack profile CVSS 2.0 · 2.1

Attack vector: Local
Complexity: Low
Authentication: None
Confidentiality: Partial
Integrity: None
Availability: None

Raw vector

AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N

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Fix and advisories

References

NVD record · CVE.org record