CVE-2009-1763: High severity Sun OpenSolaris vulnerability

Published May 22, 2009
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Updated

Unspecified vulnerability in the Solaris Secure Digital slot driver (aka sdhost) in Sun OpenSolaris snv105 through snv108 on the x86 platform allows local users to gain privileges or cause a denial of service (filesystem or memory corruption) via unknown vectors.

Affected Software

4 affected components
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_106
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_107
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_105
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_108

Event History

May 22, 2009
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:25 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:25 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2009-1763?

CVE-2009-1763 has a high severity as it allows local users to gain privileges and potentially cause denial of service.

2

How do I fix CVE-2009-1763?

To mitigate CVE-2009-1763, users should update their Solaris OpenSolaris to a version that addresses this vulnerability.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2009-1763?

CVE-2009-1763 affects local users of Solaris OpenSolaris versions snv_105 through snv_108 on the x86 platform.

4

What types of attacks can be executed through CVE-2009-1763?

CVE-2009-1763 can lead to privilege escalation or denial of service due to filesystem or memory corruption.

5

Are there any known exploits for CVE-2009-1763?

As of now, specific exploitation techniques for CVE-2009-1763 have not been disclosed publicly.

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