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CVE-2002-1589

First published: Thu Oct 24 2002(Updated: )

Unknown vulnerability in Solaris 8, when the 0x02 bit (aka TEST, KMF_DEADBEEF, or deadbeef) is set in the kmem_flags kernel parameter, allows local users to cause a denial of service (system panic).

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Sun SunOS=5.8
Oracle Solaris SPARC=8.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2002-1589?

    CVE-2002-1589 is considered to be a medium severity vulnerability as it allows local users to cause a denial of service.

  • How do I fix CVE-2002-1589?

    To fix CVE-2002-1589, remove or modify the 0x02 bit setting in the kmem_flags kernel parameter.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2002-1589?

    CVE-2002-1589 affects users of Solaris 8 and SunOS 5.8 operating systems.

  • What kind of attack does CVE-2002-1589 facilitate?

    CVE-2002-1589 facilitates a denial of service attack that can cause system panic.

  • Is CVE-2002-1589 exploitable remotely?

    CVE-2002-1589 is not remotely exploitable as it requires local access to the system.

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