CVE-2009-3889: Software Security Vulnerability Vulnerability

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Advisory Identifier: GHSA-qmrf-hx3j-68q2
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2009-3889 is a MODERATE security vulnerability vulnerability (General Security Weakness) affecting Software libraries in the Maven ecosystem. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2009-3889 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2009-3889
GHSA Identifier GHSA-qmrf-hx3j-68q2
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification General Security Weakness
Affected Product Software
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2009-3889

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Software dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

mvn dependency:tree

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2009-3889, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Software in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than the patched release), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree command inspects the resolved dependency graph declared in your project's POM files; it does not perform automated security scanning or inspect runtime dynamic classpaths. Always verify runtime container classpaths and shaded JARs.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under General Security Weakness. In Software, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

The dbg_lvl file for the megaraid_sas driver in the Linux kernel before 2.6.27 has world-writable permissions, which allows local users to change the (1) behavior and (2) logging level of the driver by modifying this file.

References

NVD — CVE-2009-3889 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2009-3889
bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi WEB
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=526068
Software Security Information SECURITY
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A11018
Software Security Information SECURITY
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A7163
rhn.redhat.com/errata/rhsa-2010-00... WEB
https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2010-0046.html
rhn.redhat.com/errata/rhsa-2010-00... WEB
https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2010-0095.html
git.kernel.org/ WEB
http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=66dca9b8c50b5e59d3bea8b21cee5c6dae6c9c46
git.kernel.org/ WEB
http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git;a=commit;h=66dca9b8c50b5e59d3bea8b21cee5c6dae6c9c46
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-12/msg00002.html
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-12/msg00005.html
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2010-02/msg00007.html
osvdb.org/60202 WEB
http://osvdb.org/60202
secunia.com/advisories/37909 WEB
http://secunia.com/advisories/37909
support.avaya.com/css/p8/documents/10... WEB
http://support.avaya.com/css/P8/documents/100073666
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://www.debian.org/security/2010/dsa-2005
www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2... WEB
http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/ChangeLog-2.6.27
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/11/13/1
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/11/13/4
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/37019
www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-864-1 WEB
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-864-1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-3889?
CVE-2009-3889 is a security vulnerability in Software classified as a security vulnerability vulnerability under General Security Weakness.
Which Software versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches.
What version fixes CVE-2009-3889?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2009-3889?
CVE-2009-3889 is classified under General Security Weakness.
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2009-3889?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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