cvelist/2009/3xxx/CVE-2009-3725.json

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                "name": "[linux-kernel] 20091002 Re: [PATCH 0/8] SECURITY ISSUE with connector",
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                "name": "http://xorl.wordpress.com/2009/10/31/linux-kernel-multiple-capabilities-missing-checks/",
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