Vulnerability Description
The crypto pseudo device driver in Sun Solaris 10, and OpenSolaris snv_88 through snv_102, does not properly free memory, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (panic) via unspecified vectors, related to the vmem_hash_delete function.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Sun | Opensolaris | snv_88 |
| Sun | Sunos | 5.10 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34149Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34455
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1021810
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-21-139498-04-1PatchVendor Advisory
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-66-254088-1PatchVendor Advisory
- http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2009-097.htm
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/34000
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/0606Vendor Advisory
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/0815
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/49105
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34149Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34455
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1021810
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-21-139498-04-1PatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-0838?
CVE-2009-0838 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.9 (MEDIUM). The crypto pseudo device driver in Sun Solaris 10, and OpenSolaris snv_88 through snv_102, does not properly free memory, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (panic) via unspecified ...
How severe is CVE-2009-0838?
CVE-2009-0838 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-2009-0838?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Sun Opensolaris, Sun Sunos.