Vulnerability Description
SunOS 4.1.4 on a Sparc 20 machine allows local users to cause a denial of service (kernel panic) by reading from the /dev/tcx0 TCX device.
CVSS Score
2.1
LOW
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Sun | Sunos | 4.1.4 |
References
- http://oamk.fi/~jukkao/bugtraq/before-971202/0498.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.insecure.org/sploits/sunos.dev.tcx0.write.wierd.shit.to.device.bug.htVendor Advisory
- http://oamk.fi/~jukkao/bugtraq/before-971202/0498.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.insecure.org/sploits/sunos.dev.tcx0.write.wierd.shit.to.device.bug.htVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-1999-1449?
CVE-1999-1449 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.1 (LOW). SunOS 4.1.4 on a Sparc 20 machine allows local users to cause a denial of service (kernel panic) by reading from the /dev/tcx0 TCX device.
How severe is CVE-1999-1449?
CVE-1999-1449 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 2.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-1999-1449?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Sun Sunos.