CVE-2009-0277: High severity Sun OpenSolaris vulnerability

Published Jan 27, 2009
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Updated

Unspecified vulnerability in the kernel in OpenSolaris snv100 through snv102 on the Sun UltraSPARC T2 and T2+ sun4v platforms allows local users to cause a denial of service (panic) via unknown vectors.

Affected Software

10 affected components
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_100
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_101
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_102
Sun UltraSPARC=t2
Sun UltraSPARC=t2_plus
All of the following
Any of the following
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_100
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_101
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_102
Any of the following
Sun UltraSPARC=t2
Sun UltraSPARC=t2_plus

Event History

Jan 27, 2009
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
02:30 AM
DescriptionWeaknessAffected Software
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:30 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2009-0277?

CVE-2009-0277 has a severity rating that indicates it can cause a denial of service by allowing local users to trigger a system panic.

2

How do I fix CVE-2009-0277?

To fix CVE-2009-0277, update to a patched version of OpenSolaris that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What platforms are affected by CVE-2009-0277?

CVE-2009-0277 affects OpenSolaris snv_100 through snv_102 on Sun UltraSPARC T2 and T2+ sun4v platforms.

4

Can CVE-2009-0277 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2009-0277 is not exploitable remotely as it requires local user access to trigger the denial of service.

5

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2009-0277?

CVE-2009-0277 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability within the kernel of OpenSolaris.

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