Vulnerability Description
The ucode_ioctl function in intel/io/ucode_drv.c in Sun Solaris 10 and OpenSolaris snv_69 through snv_133, when running on x86 architectures, allows local users to cause a denial of service (panic) via a request with a 0 size value to the UCODE_GET_VERSION IOCTL, which triggers a NULL pointer dereference in the ucode_get_rev function, related to retrieval of the microcode revision.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Sun | Opensolaris | snv_69 |
| Sun | Solaris | 10.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://osvdb.org/62046
- http://secunia.com/advisories/38452Vendor Advisory
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-21-143913-01-1Patch
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-66-275910-1
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-77-1021799.1-1
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpuapr2010-099504.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/509276/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/38016
- http://www.trapkit.de/advisories/TKADV2010-001.txt
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA10-103B.htmlUS Government Resource
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/0270PatchVendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/55991
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://osvdb.org/62046
- http://secunia.com/advisories/38452Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2010-0453?
CVE-2010-0453 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.9 (MEDIUM). The ucode_ioctl function in intel/io/ucode_drv.c in Sun Solaris 10 and OpenSolaris snv_69 through snv_133, when running on x86 architectures, allows local users to cause a denial of service (panic) vi...
How severe is CVE-2010-0453?
CVE-2010-0453 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-2010-0453?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Sun Opensolaris, Sun Solaris.