HIGH · 7.8

CVE-2009-0304

The kernel in Sun Solaris 10 and 11 snv_101b, and OpenSolaris before snv_108, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (system crash) via a crafted IPv6 packet, related to an "insufficient...

Vulnerability Description

The kernel in Sun Solaris 10 and 11 snv_101b, and OpenSolaris before snv_108, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (system crash) via a crafted IPv6 packet, related to an "insufficient validation security vulnerability," as demonstrated by SunOSipv6.c.

CVSS Score

7.8

HIGH

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C
Confidentiality
NONE
Integrity
NONE
Availability
COMPLETE

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
SunOpensolaris<= snv_107
SunSolaris10

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2009-0304?

CVE-2009-0304 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). The kernel in Sun Solaris 10 and 11 snv_101b, and OpenSolaris before snv_108, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (system crash) via a crafted IPv6 packet, related to an "insufficient...

How severe is CVE-2009-0304?

CVE-2009-0304 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2009-0304?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Sun Opensolaris, Sun Solaris.