CVE-2003-1062
First published: Wed Oct 15 2003(Updated: )
Unknown vulnerability in the sysinfo system call for Solaris for SPARC 2.6 through 9, and Solaris for x86 2.6, 7, and 8, allows local users to read kernel memory.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Sun SunOS | =5.7 | |
| Sun SunOS | =5.8 | |
| Oracle Solaris SPARC | =7.0 | |
| Oracle Solaris SPARC | =9.0 | |
| Oracle Solaris SPARC | =2.6 | |
| Oracle Solaris SPARC | =8.0 | |
| Sun SunOS | ||
| Oracle Solaris SPARC | =2.6 | |
| Oracle Solaris SPARC | =7.0 | |
| Oracle Solaris SPARC | =8.0 | |
| Oracle Solaris SPARC | =9.0 | |
| Sun SunOS | ||
| Sun SunOS | =5.7 | |
| Sun SunOS | =5.8 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2003-1062?
CVE-2003-1062 has a medium severity level as it allows local users to read sensitive kernel memory.
How do I fix CVE-2003-1062?
To fix CVE-2003-1062, update your Solaris operating system to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2003-1062?
CVE-2003-1062 affects Solaris versions 2.6 through 9 for SPARC and x86 systems.
Can CVE-2003-1062 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2003-1062 cannot be exploited remotely, as it requires local user access to exploit the vulnerability.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2003-1062 if I cannot update immediately?
As a temporary workaround for CVE-2003-1062, limit local user access to systems running vulnerable versions.
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