CVE-2009-0132: Integer Overflow

Published Jan 15, 2009
·
Updated

Integer overflow in the aiosuspend function in Sun Solaris 8 through 10 and OpenSolaris, when 32-bit mode is enabled, allows local users to cause a denial of service (panic) via a large integer value in the second argument (aka nent argument).

Affected Software

8 affected components
Sun Solaris=8
Sun Solaris=9
Sun Solaris=9
Sun Solaris=8
Sun Solaris=10
Sun OpenSolaris
Sun Solaris=10
Sun OpenSolaris

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Configuration

    Disable 32-bit (compatibility) mode on affected systems (Solaris 8, 9, 10, and OpenSolaris) to prevent the integer overflow in aio_suspend that can be triggered by a large nent (second) argument and cause a kernel panic.

    Oracle Solaris and OpenSolaris (aio_suspend) 32-bit mode = disabled

Event History

Jan 15, 2009
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:30 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2009-0132?

CVE-2009-0132 is classified as a medium-severity vulnerability that can lead to a denial of service.

2

How do I fix CVE-2009-0132?

To fix CVE-2009-0132, update to the latest version of Solaris provided by Oracle that addresses this vulnerability.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2009-0132?

CVE-2009-0132 affects local users on systems running Solaris 8, 9, or 10, and OpenSolaris in 32-bit mode.

4

What is the impact of exploiting CVE-2009-0132?

Exploiting CVE-2009-0132 can cause a system panic, resulting in a denial of service.

5

Can CVE-2009-0132 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2009-0132 cannot be exploited remotely as it requires local user access to trigger the vulnerability.

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