Vulnerability Description
Multiple memory leaks in the (1) IP and (2) IPv6 multicast implementation in the kernel in Sun Solaris 10, and OpenSolaris snv_67 through snv_93, allow local users to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via vectors related to the association of (a) DL_ENABMULTI_REQ and (b) DL_DISABMULTI_REQ messages with ARP messages.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Sun | Opensolaris | snv_67 |
| Sun | Solaris | 10.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://bugs.opensolaris.org/view_bug.do?bug_id=6709252
- http://bugs.opensolaris.org/view_bug.do?bug_id=6731600Exploit
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35552Vendor Advisory
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-21-141414-01-1Patch
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-66-262408-1PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/35474Patch
- http://bugs.opensolaris.org/view_bug.do?bug_id=6709252
- http://bugs.opensolaris.org/view_bug.do?bug_id=6731600Exploit
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35552Vendor Advisory
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-21-141414-01-1Patch
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-66-262408-1PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/35474Patch
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-2187?
CVE-2009-2187 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.9 (MEDIUM). Multiple memory leaks in the (1) IP and (2) IPv6 multicast implementation in the kernel in Sun Solaris 10, and OpenSolaris snv_67 through snv_93, allow local users to cause a denial of service (memory...
How severe is CVE-2009-2187?
CVE-2009-2187 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-2009-2187?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Sun Opensolaris, Sun Solaris.