Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2013-5862

First published: Wed Oct 16 2013(Updated: )

Unspecified vulnerability in Oracle Solaris 10 and 11.1 allows local users to affect availability via vectors related to CPU performance counters (CPC) drivers, a different vulnerability than CVE-2014-4215.

Credit: secalert_us@oracle.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Oracle Solaris=5.11.1
SunOS=5.10

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2013-5862?

    CVE-2013-5862 is classified as having a moderate severity level due to its potential impact on system availability.

  • How do I fix CVE-2013-5862?

    Fixing CVE-2013-5862 involves applying the latest patches provided by Oracle for Solaris 10 and 11.1.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2013-5862?

    CVE-2013-5862 affects local users of Oracle Solaris 10 and 11.1 systems who can manipulate CPU performance counters.

  • What types of systems are vulnerable to CVE-2013-5862?

    Vulnerable systems include Oracle Solaris 10 (version 5.10) and Solaris 11.1 (version 5.11.1).

  • What are the vectors related to CVE-2013-5862?

    The vectors related to CVE-2013-5862 involve issues with CPU performance counters (CPC) drivers.

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