CVE-2003-1061: Race Condition
First published: Tue Oct 14 2003(Updated: )
Race condition in Solaris 2.6 through 9 allows local users to cause a denial of service (kernel panic), as demonstrated via the namefs function, pipe, and certain STREAMS routines.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Sun SunOS | =5.7 | |
| Sun SunOS | =5.8 | |
| Oracle Solaris SPARC | =9.0 | |
| Oracle Solaris SPARC | =7.0 | |
| Oracle Solaris SPARC | =9.0 | |
| Oracle Solaris SPARC | =2.6 | |
| Oracle Solaris SPARC | =8.0 | |
| Sun SunOS |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2003-1061?
The severity of CVE-2003-1061 is critical due to its potential to cause a kernel panic and denial of service.
Who is affected by CVE-2003-1061?
CVE-2003-1061 affects local users on Solaris versions 2.6 through 9.
How do I fix CVE-2003-1061?
The recommended fix for CVE-2003-1061 is to apply the security patches provided by Oracle for the affected Solaris versions.
What type of attack does CVE-2003-1061 enable?
CVE-2003-1061 enables local users to execute a denial of service attack through a race condition.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2003-1061?
Currently, there are no reliable workarounds documented for CVE-2003-1061 aside from applying the available security patches.
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