Vulnerability Description
Race condition in the s_xout kernel module in Sun Solstice X.25 9.2, when running on a multiple CPU machine, allows local users to cause a denial of service (panic) via vectors involving reading the /dev/xty file.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Sun | Solstice X.25 | 9.2 |
| Sun | Sunos | 5.8 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32667
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1021156
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-21-108669-21-1Patch
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-21-108670-21-1Patch
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-243106-1Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32215
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/3087
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/46466
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32667
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1021156
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-21-108669-21-1Patch
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-21-108670-21-1Patch
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-243106-1Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32215
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/3087
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-5009?
CVE-2008-5009 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.0 (MEDIUM). Race condition in the s_xout kernel module in Sun Solstice X.25 9.2, when running on a multiple CPU machine, allows local users to cause a denial of service (panic) via vectors involving reading the /...
How severe is CVE-2008-5009?
CVE-2008-5009 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-5009?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Sun Solstice X.25, Sun Sunos.