Vulnerability Description
The (1) sendfile and (2) sendfilev functions in Sun Solaris 8 through 10, and OpenSolaris before snv_110, allow local users to cause a denial of service (panic) via vectors related to vnode function calls.
CVSS Score
4.9
MEDIUM
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Sun | Opensolaris | <= snv_109 |
| Sun | Solaris | 8 |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/36400Vendor Advisory
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-21-127721-02-1Patch
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-66-258588-1PatchVendor Advisory
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-77-1020445.1-1
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/36083
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/2316Vendor Advisory
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://secunia.com/advisories/36400Vendor Advisory
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-21-127721-02-1Patch
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-66-258588-1PatchVendor Advisory
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-77-1020445.1-1
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/36083
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/2316Vendor Advisory
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-2912?
CVE-2009-2912 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.9 (MEDIUM). The (1) sendfile and (2) sendfilev functions in Sun Solaris 8 through 10, and OpenSolaris before snv_110, allow local users to cause a denial of service (panic) via vectors related to vnode function c...
How severe is CVE-2009-2912?
CVE-2009-2912 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-2009-2912?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Sun Opensolaris, Sun Solaris.