CVE-2009-1385: Integer underflow in the e1000_clean_rx_irq function in drivers/net/e1000/e1000_main.c in the e1000 driver...

Security readout for executives and security teams

This flaw can let a remote sender crash systems using affected Intel e1000/e1000e network drivers. The public bundle describes denial of service, not data theft or code execution. Business impact is service interruption on older Linux, distribution, or virtualization hosts that still carry vulnerable kernels or drivers. Exposure is most likely on legacy Linux servers, appliances, or virtualization service consoles using affected Intel e1000/e1000e drivers. Modern patched kernels are unlikely to be exposed, but older embedded or unsupported systems need inventory confirmation. Treat this as a legacy availability risk. It deserves prompt remediation where affected drivers run on critical or exposed systems, but the public evidence does not support emergency exploitation response. Mitigation focus: Apply vendor kernel or driver updates for affected Linux distributions and Intel e1000 packages.; Confirm Intel Wired Ethernet e1000 is at 7.5.5 or later where applicable.; Prioritize internet-facing, virtualization, and high-availability systems using e1000/e1000e drivers..

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Jun 28, 2026, 10:45 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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