CVE-2009-0926: Medium severity Sun OpenSolaris vulnerability
Unspecified vulnerability in the UFS filesystem functionality in Sun OpenSolaris snv86 through snv91, when running in 32-bit mode on x86 systems, allows local users to cause a denial of service (panic) via unknown vectors related to the (1) ufsgetpage and (2) ufsputapage routines, aka CR 6679732.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2009-0926?
CVE-2009-0926 is critical as it allows local users to induce a denial of service via undefined vectors in the UFS filesystem.
How do I fix CVE-2009-0926?
To mitigate CVE-2009-0926, update your Sun OpenSolaris system to versions beyond snv_91, which contain patches for this vulnerability.
Which systems are affected by CVE-2009-0926?
CVE-2009-0926 affects Sun OpenSolaris versions snv_86 through snv_91 when running in 32-bit mode on x86 systems.
Can CVE-2009-0926 be exploited remotely?
No, CVE-2009-0926 is a local vulnerability that requires local user access to exploit.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2009-0926?
The primary impact of CVE-2009-0926 is system panic, leading to denial of service for local users.