Vulnerability Description
Unknown vulnerability in Sun Solaris 8.0 allows local users to cause a denial of service (kernel panic) via a program that uses /dev/poll, triggering a NULL pointer dereference.
CVSS Score
7.2
HIGH
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Sun | Solaris | 8.0 |
| Sun | Sunos | 5.8 |
References
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/pub-cgi/retrieve.pl?doc=fsalert%2F45300&zone_32=45300
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/9489.php
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5171
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/pub-cgi/retrieve.pl?doc=fsalert%2F45300&zone_32=45300
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/9489.php
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5171
FAQ
What is CVE-2002-2197?
CVE-2002-2197 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). Unknown vulnerability in Sun Solaris 8.0 allows local users to cause a denial of service (kernel panic) via a program that uses /dev/poll, triggering a NULL pointer dereference.
How severe is CVE-2002-2197?
CVE-2002-2197 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2002-2197?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Sun Solaris, Sun Sunos.