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CVE-2004-0654

First published: Tue Jul 13 2004(Updated: )

Unknown vulnerability in the Basic Security Module (BSM), when configured to audit either the Administrative (ad) or the System-Wide Administration (as) audit class in Solaris 7, 8, and 9, allows local users to cause a denial of service (kernel panic).

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow 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=9.0-x86_update_2
Oracle Solaris SPARC=8.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2004-0654?

    CVE-2004-0654 is considered a high severity vulnerability as it can cause a denial of service resulting in kernel panic.

  • How do I fix CVE-2004-0654?

    To fix CVE-2004-0654, you should apply the latest patches provided by the vendor for Solaris versions 7, 8, and 9.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2004-0654?

    CVE-2004-0654 affects local users of Solaris 7, 8, and 9 when the Basic Security Module is configured to audit specific categories.

  • What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2004-0654?

    CVE-2004-0654 can be exploited by local users to trigger a denial of service attack, leading to a system crash.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2004-0654?

    As a workaround for CVE-2004-0654, consider disabling the auditing for the Administrative or System-Wide Administration classes until a patch is applied.

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