CVE-2003-1077: Low severity Sun Solaris vulnerability
Unknown vulnerability in UFS for Solaris 9 for SPARC, with logging enabled, allows local users to cause a denial of service (UFS file system hang).
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Configuration
Disable UFS filesystem logging on Solaris 9 (SPARC) — turn off UFS logging to avoid the local-user triggered UFS filesystem hang that occurs when logging is enabled.
UFS (Solaris 9 SPARC) logging = disabled
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2003-1077?
CVE-2003-1077 is considered a denial of service vulnerability that affects the UFS file system in Solaris 9 for SPARC.
How do I fix CVE-2003-1077?
To mitigate CVE-2003-1077, it is recommended to disable logging on the UFS file system or upgrade to a patched version of Solaris.
Who is affected by CVE-2003-1077?
Local users on systems running Solaris 9 for SPARC with logging enabled are affected by CVE-2003-1077.
What type of attack can CVE-2003-1077 enable?
CVE-2003-1077 can enable a local denial of service attack, resulting in a hang of the UFS file system.
Is CVE-2003-1077 exploited remotely?
CVE-2003-1077 is not a remote exploitation vulnerability; it requires local user access to the affected system.