CVE-2011-3542: Medium severity sunos vulnerability

Published Oct 18, 2011

Updated

Unspecified vulnerability in Oracle Solaris 10 and 11 Express allows local users to affect availability via unknown vectors related to Kernel/Performance Counter BackEnd Module (pcbe).

Affected Software

2 affected components

Sun Sunos=5.10

Sun Sunos=5.11

Remediation

Patch Available

http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpuoct2011-330135.html

Event History

Oct 18, 2011

CVE Published

via MITRE·10:00 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·10:00 PM

Description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2011-3542?

CVE-2011-3542 is considered to have a high severity due to its potential impact on system availability.

How do I fix CVE-2011-3542?

To fix CVE-2011-3542, it is recommended to apply the latest patches and updates provided by Oracle for Solaris 10 and 11 Express.

Who is affected by CVE-2011-3542?

Local users of Oracle Solaris 10 and 11 Express are affected by CVE-2011-3542, with unknown vectors related to the Kernel/Performance Counter BackEnd Module.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2011-3542?

CVE-2011-3542 is an unspecified local vulnerability that affects system performance and availability.

When was CVE-2011-3542 disclosed?

CVE-2011-3542 was disclosed in October 2011 as part of Oracle's Critical Patch Update.