CVE-2003-0669: Race Condition
Published Aug 14, 2003
·Updated
Unknown vulnerability in Solaris 2.6 through 9 causes a denial of service (system panic) via "a rare race condition" or an attack by local users.
Affected Software
8 affected components
Sun SunOS=5.7
Sun SunOS=5.8
Sun Solaris=9.0
Sun Solaris=7.0
Sun Solaris=9.0
Sun Solaris=2.6
Sun Solaris=8.0
Sun SunOS
Remediation
Event History
Aug 14, 2003
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description
Aug 27, 2003
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:00 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2003-0669?
CVE-2003-0669 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its ability to cause a denial of service that leads to system panic.
2
How do I fix CVE-2003-0669?
To fix CVE-2003-0669, apply the latest patches provided by the vendor for the affected versions of Solaris.
3
What systems are affected by CVE-2003-0669?
CVE-2003-0669 affects Solaris 2.6 through 9, including specific versions like SunOS 5.7 and 5.8.
4
Can CVE-2003-0669 be exploited by remote users?
CVE-2003-0669 is primarily a local vulnerability, meaning it can be exploited by local users on the system.
5
What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2003-0669?
The nature of CVE-2003-0669 is an unknown vulnerability triggered by a rare race condition, resulting in denial of service.