CVE-2009-0675: The skfp_ioctl function in drivers/net/skfp/skfddi.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.28.6 permits SKFP_CLR_S...

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2009-0675 is a Linux kernel driver permission mistake. A local user without network administration rights could reset statistics for the SysKonnect FDDI driver. This is mainly an integrity and monitoring concern, not evidence of remote compromise or code execution. Exposure is most likely on legacy Linux systems or appliances using kernels before 2.6.28.6 with the skfp FDDI driver present. Modern systems are unlikely to be affected unless running old vendor kernels. Treat as low priority unless the organization operates legacy Linux systems with local users and FDDI-related drivers. Fold remediation into legacy kernel cleanup or standard patch maintenance. Mitigation focus: Apply vendor kernel updates that include the skfp_ioctl fix.; For source-built kernels, ensure Linux is at least 2.6.28.6 or includes the referenced commit.; Check Red Hat, Debian, Ubuntu, SUSE, or VMware advisories for product-specific packages..

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Jun 28, 2026, 11:23 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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