The nfs4_proc_lock function in fs/nfs/nfs4proc.c in the NFSv4 client in the Linux kernel before 2.6.31-rc4 allows remote NFS servers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and panic) by sending a certain response containing incorrect file attributes, which trigger attempted use of an open file that lacks NFSv4 state.
CVE-2009-3726
This CVE was only ever scored under CVSS v2.0. NVD CVSS v2.0 base 7.8 — v2 rates that HIGH (v2 bands: LOW 0.0–3.9 / MEDIUM 4.0–6.9 / HIGH 7.0–10.0; v2 has no CRITICAL band). Vector AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C. CVSS v2 is an older, coarser metric than v3.1/v4.0 (no Scope, no User Interaction, no Attack Requirements), so it is not directly comparable to a v3 or v4 score. NVD has never re-scored this record under v3. EPSS predicts 12.0% exploitation probability in the next 30 days, which is reflected in EG Risk but does not lift the v2 base. Confidence: LOW.
- Public exploit code is available (Exploit-DB (verified), epss top5pct, public exploit)
A fix is available — apply it.
- CVSS v2.0 (legacy)
- 7.8HIGHNVD never assigned a CVSS v3 rating to this CVE
- EG Score
- 7.8(low)
- EG Risk
- 66(Track)EG Risk 66/100SSVC: Track
EG Risk is EchelonGraph's 0–100 priority score: it fuses intrinsic severity with real-world exploitation and automatability so you can rank equal-severity CVEs and fix the most dangerous first. Higher = act sooner. Distinct from the 0–10 EG Score (severity).
How it’s computedSeverity78% × 45%Exploitation65% × 40%Automatability30% × 15%Action: Routine — remediate on your standard cadence. - EPSS PROB
- 12%
- EPSS %ILE
- 96%
- KEV
- Not listed
Published
November 9, 2009
Last Modified
April 23, 2026
References (50)
- secalert@redhathttp://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=d953126a28f97ec965d23c69fd5795854c048f30
- secalert@redhathttp://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-11/msg00007.html
- secalert@redhathttp://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-12/msg00002.html
- secalert@redhathttp://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-12/msg00005.html
- secalert@redhathttp://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2010-02/msg00005.html
- secalert@redhathttp://lists.vmware.com/pipermail/security-announce/2010/000082.html
- secalert@redhathttp://secunia.com/advisories/37909
- secalert@redhathttp://secunia.com/advisories/38794
- secalert@redhathttp://secunia.com/advisories/38834
- secalert@redhathttp://secunia.com/advisories/40218
- secalert@redhathttp://www.debian.org/security/2010/dsa-2005
- secalert@redhathttp://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/testing/v2.6.31/ChangeLog-2.6.31-rc4
- secalert@redhathttp://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2009:329
- secalert@redhathttp://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2011:051
- secalert@redhathttp://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/11/05/1
Vendor Advisories for CVE-2009-3726(3)
These vendors published their own advisory mentioning this CVE — often with vendor-specific remediation steps + affected product lists not in NVD.
- RHSA-2010:0474Red Hat Product SecurityHigh
Red Hat Security Advisory: kernel security and bug fix update
- RHSA-2009:1670Red Hat Product SecurityHigh
Red Hat Security Advisory: kernel security and bug fix update
- RHSA-2009:1635Red Hat Product SecurityHigh
Red Hat Security Advisory: kernel-rt security, bug fix, and enhancement update
Patch Availability(4)
| Vendor / Ecosystem | Fixed in / Patch | Released | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| ubuntu | linux-image-2.6.31-16-powerpc (2.6.31-16.52) @ karmic | 2026-05-30 | ubuntu |
| redhat | kernel-0:2.6.9-89.0.26.EL | 2010-06-15 | redhat |
| redhat | kernel-0:2.6.18-164.9.1.el5 | 2009-12-15 | redhat |
| redhat | kernel-rt-0:2.6.24.7-139.el5rt | 2009-12-03 | redhat |
Patches are aggregated from vendor advisories (Red Hat, Microsoft, Cisco, GitHub) and package ecosystems (OSV, GHSA). Multiple rows for the same upstream release have been deduplicated.
Affected Packages
(2 across 1 ecosystem)
Debian:4.0(2)
| Package | Vulnerable range | Fixed in | Dependents |
|---|---|---|---|
| linux-2.6 | 2.6.18.dfsg.1-12 ... 2.6.18.dfsg.1-26etch1 (38 versions) | 2.6.18.dfsg.1-26etch2 | — |
| linux-2.6.24 | 2.6.24-5~etchnhalf.1 ... 2.6.24-6~etchnhalf.9etch2 (15 versions) | 2.6.24-6~etchnhalf.9etch3 | — |
Additional Vendor Advisories
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Vendors that published advisories for this CVE beyond the curated set above. Broader coverage but minimal per-row detail — click through for the original advisory.
Data Freshness Timeline
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Publicly available exploits
(1 reference)Working exploit code is in the public domain (1 Exploit-DB entry). Defenders should treat patch urgency accordingly — public PoCs typically lead to mass-exploitation within 24-72 hours.
- Exploit-DBEDB-10202✓ verifiedFirst seen Oct 15, 2009
Linux Kernel < 2.6.31-rc4 - 'nfs4_proc_lock()' Denial of Service
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