CVE-2007-5118: Medium severity Sun Solaris vulnerability
Published Sep 27, 2007
·Updated
Unspecified vulnerability in the HID (Human Interface Device) class driver in Sun Solaris 8, 9, and 10 before 20070925 allows local users to cause a denial of service (panic) via unspecified vectors.
Affected Software
5 affected components
Sun Solaris=9.0-unkown
Sun Solaris=8.0
Sun Solaris=10.0
Sun Solaris=10.0-unkown
Sun Solaris=9.0
Remediation
Event History
Sep 27, 2007
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2007-5118?
CVE-2007-5118 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability.
2
How do I fix CVE-2007-5118?
To mitigate CVE-2007-5118, users should apply the latest system updates provided by Oracle for Solaris.
3
Which versions of Solaris are affected by CVE-2007-5118?
CVE-2007-5118 affects Sun Solaris versions 8, 9, and 10 prior to the release on 20070925.
4
Can CVE-2007-5118 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2007-5118 is a local vulnerability, meaning it requires local user access to exploit.
5
What impact does CVE-2007-5118 have on systems?
The impact of CVE-2007-5118 can lead to a system panic, causing a denial of service.