CVE-2009-4226: Null Pointer Dereference
First published: Tue Dec 08 2009(Updated: )
Race condition in the IP module in the kernel in Sun OpenSolaris snv_106 through snv_124 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and panic) via unspecified vectors related to the (1) tcp_do_getsockname or (2) tcp_do_getpeername function.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Solaris | =snv_113 | |
| Solaris | =snv_114 | |
| Solaris | =snv_120 | |
| Solaris | =snv_110 | |
| Solaris | =snv_116 | |
| Solaris | =snv_120 | |
| Solaris | =snv_117 | |
| Solaris | =snv_123 | |
| Solaris | =snv_118 | |
| Solaris | =snv_119 | |
| Solaris | =snv_114 | |
| Solaris | =snv_121 | |
| Solaris | =snv_121 | |
| Solaris | =snv_106 | |
| Solaris | =snv_106 | |
| Solaris | =snv_119 | |
| Solaris | =snv_107 | |
| Solaris | =snv_112 | |
| Solaris | =snv_112 | |
| Solaris | =snv_124 | |
| Solaris | =snv_123 | |
| Solaris | =snv_107 | |
| Solaris | =snv_124 | |
| Solaris | =snv_115 | |
| Solaris | =snv_122 | |
| Solaris | =snv_115 | |
| Solaris | =snv_111 | |
| Solaris | =snv_109 | |
| Solaris | =snv_113 | |
| Solaris | =snv_108 | |
| Solaris | =snv_108 | |
| Solaris | =snv_122 | |
| Solaris | =snv_116 | |
| Solaris | =snv_117 | |
| Solaris | =snv_109 | |
| Solaris | =snv_111 | |
| Solaris | =snv_110 | |
| Solaris | =snv_118 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2009-4226?
The severity of CVE-2009-4226 is classified as high due to its potential to cause denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2009-4226?
To fix CVE-2009-4226, upgrade to a patched version of Sun OpenSolaris that addresses this vulnerability.
Which versions of Sun OpenSolaris are affected by CVE-2009-4226?
CVE-2009-4226 affects Sun OpenSolaris versions snv_106 through snv_124.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2009-4226?
CVE-2009-4226 is a race condition vulnerability in the IP module of the kernel.
What symptoms might indicate an exploit of CVE-2009-4226?
Symptoms of an exploit of CVE-2009-4226 may include system crashes and unexpected reboots due to NULL pointer dereferences.
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