Vulnerability Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in w in Sun Solaris 8 through 10, and OpenSolaris before snv_124, allows local users to gain privileges via unspecified vectors.
CVSS Score
7.2
HIGH
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Sun | Opensolaris | snv_01 |
| Sun | Solaris | 8 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://osvdb.org/58110
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-21-113718-04-1PatchVendor Advisory
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-66-266348-1PatchVendor Advisory
- http://unsecurityresearch.blogspot.com/2009/02/advisories-published.html
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/53188
- http://osvdb.org/58110
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-21-113718-04-1PatchVendor Advisory
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-66-266348-1PatchVendor Advisory
- http://unsecurityresearch.blogspot.com/2009/02/advisories-published.html
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/53188
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-3183?
CVE-2009-3183 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). Heap-based buffer overflow in w in Sun Solaris 8 through 10, and OpenSolaris before snv_124, allows local users to gain privileges via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2009-3183?
CVE-2009-3183 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2009-3183?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Sun Opensolaris, Sun Solaris.