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CVE-2002-1586

First published: Tue Dec 03 2002(Updated: )

Solaris 2.5.1 through 9 allows local users to cause a denial of service (kernel panic) by setting the sd_struiowrq variable in the struioget function to null, which triggers a null dereference.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Oracle Solaris and Zettabyte File System (ZFS)=2.5.1
SunOS=5.7
SunOS=5.8
Oracle Solaris and Zettabyte File System (ZFS)=7.0
Oracle Solaris and Zettabyte File System (ZFS)=9.0
SunOS=5.5.1
Oracle Solaris and Zettabyte File System (ZFS)=2.6
Oracle Solaris and Zettabyte File System (ZFS)=8.0
SunOS

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2002-1586?

    CVE-2002-1586 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause a denial of service through kernel panic.

  • How do I fix CVE-2002-1586?

    To fix CVE-2002-1586, it is recommended to upgrade to a patched version of Solaris that addresses this vulnerability.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2002-1586?

    CVE-2002-1586 affects local users of Solaris versions 2.5.1 through 9.

  • What is the impact of CVE-2002-1586?

    The impact of CVE-2002-1586 is a kernel panic, leading to a denial of service condition for the affected system.

  • Is CVE-2002-1586 remotely exploitable?

    No, CVE-2002-1586 is not remotely exploitable as it requires local access to the system.

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