CVE-2009-3519: Medium severity Oracle Solaris vulnerability
Multiple memory leaks in the IP module in the kernel in Sun Solaris 8 through 10, and OpenSolaris before snv109, allow local users to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via vectors related to (1) MDATA, (2) MPROTO, (3) MPCPROTO, and (4) MSIG STREAMS messages.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2009-3519?
CVE-2009-3519 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for denial of service caused by memory consumption.
How do I fix CVE-2009-3519?
To mitigate CVE-2009-3519, upgrading to a patched version of Oracle Solaris or OpenSolaris is recommended.
Who is affected by CVE-2009-3519?
CVE-2009-3519 affects local users of Sun Solaris versions 8, 9, and 10, as well as OpenSolaris before snv_109.
What types of messages can trigger CVE-2009-3519?
CVE-2009-3519 can be triggered by M_DATA, M_PROTO, M_PCPROTO, and M_SIG STREAMS messages.
What are the potential consequences of CVE-2009-3519?
The primary consequence of CVE-2009-3519 is a denial of service due to memory leaks that lead to excessive memory consumption.