Vulnerability Description
The IP implementation in Sun Solaris 8 through 10, and OpenSolaris before snv_82, uses an improper arena when allocating minor numbers for sockets, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (32-bit application failure and login outage) by opening a large number of sockets.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Sun | Opensolaris | <= snv_81 |
| Sun | Solaris | 8 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://mail.opensolaris.org/pipermail/onnv-notify/2008-January/013262.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33751Vendor Advisory
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1021653
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-21-116965-34-1Patch
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-66-248026-1PatchVendor Advisory
- http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2009-042.htm
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/33550
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/0364
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://mail.opensolaris.org/pipermail/onnv-notify/2008-January/013262.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33751Vendor Advisory
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1021653
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-21-116965-34-1Patch
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-66-248026-1PatchVendor Advisory
- http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2009-042.htm
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-0480?
CVE-2009-0480 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.9 (MEDIUM). The IP implementation in Sun Solaris 8 through 10, and OpenSolaris before snv_82, uses an improper arena when allocating minor numbers for sockets, which allows local users to cause a denial of servic...
How severe is CVE-2009-0480?
CVE-2009-0480 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-2009-0480?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Sun Opensolaris, Sun Solaris.