CVE-2014-9491: Null Pointer Dereference
First published: Tue Jan 20 2015(Updated: )
The devzvol_readdir function in illumos does not check the return value of a strchr call, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and panic) via unspecified vectors.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| illumos |
Never miss a vulnerability like this again
Sign up to SecAlerts for real-time vulnerability data matched to your software, aggregated from hundreds of sources.
Reference Links
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2014-9491?
CVE-2014-9491 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability due to a NULL pointer dereference.
How do I fix CVE-2014-9491?
To fix CVE-2014-9491, ensure that you are using an updated version of illumos that addresses this vulnerability.
What software is affected by CVE-2014-9491?
CVE-2014-9491 affects the illumos operating system.
Can CVE-2014-9491 allow for remote attacks?
Yes, CVE-2014-9491 can be exploited by remote attackers to trigger a denial of service.
What kind of denial of service does CVE-2014-9491 cause?
CVE-2014-9491 can cause a system panic due to a NULL pointer dereference.
- agent/severity
- agent/references
- agent/weakness
- agent/author
- agent/type
- agent/event
- agent/description
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/tags
- agent/first-publish-date
- agent/softwarecombine
- collector/nvd-index
- agent/software-canonical-lookup-request
- vendor/illumos
- canonical/illumos