Vulnerability Description
Race condition in the pseudo-terminal (aka pty) driver module in Sun Solaris 8 through 10, and OpenSolaris before snv_103, allows local users to cause a denial of service (panic) via unspecified vectors related to lack of "properly sequenced code" in ptc and ptsl.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Sun | Opensolaris | <= snv_102 |
| Sun | Solaris | 8 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33708
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-21-113685-07-1Patch
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-66-249586-1PatchVendor Advisory
- http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2009-034.htm
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/33406Patch
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1021640
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/48179
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33708
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-21-113685-07-1Patch
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-66-249586-1PatchVendor Advisory
- http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2009-034.htm
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/33406Patch
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1021640
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/48179
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-0268?
CVE-2009-0268 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.9 (MEDIUM). Race condition in the pseudo-terminal (aka pty) driver module in Sun Solaris 8 through 10, and OpenSolaris before snv_103, allows local users to cause a denial of service (panic) via unspecified vecto...
How severe is CVE-2009-0268?
CVE-2009-0268 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2009-0268?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Sun Opensolaris, Sun Solaris.