CVE-2009-4536

What it is

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.

At a glance

Exploitability

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

Exploit odds

5.2% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).

Fix

No patch or advisory is linked yet. Look at mitigations or restrict exposure.

Timeline

1. 2009-12-31 00:00 UTC ReservedThe CVE id was reserved by its CNA
2. 2010-01-12 17:30 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
3. 2026-06-16 23:13 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

• Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
• Exploit odds: 5.2% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
• Severity: 7.8 HIGH (CVSS).
• Fix: none linked yet, which raises it.

Details

Published

2010-01-12 17:30 UTC

Last modified

2026-06-16 23:13 UTC

Exploit probability

5.2% · EPSS, next 30 days

Weakness

CWE-189

Record status

Modified

Affected

• Linux Kernel ≤ 2.6.32.3
• Debian Linux 4.0
• Debian Linux 5.0

Attack profile CVSS 2.0 · 7.8

Attack vector

Network

Complexity

Low

Authentication

None

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

None

Availability

Complete

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