Vulnerability Description
The devzvol_readdir function in illumos does not check the return value of a strchr call, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and panic) via unspecified vectors.
CVSS Score
5.0
MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Illumos | Illumos | All versions |
References
- http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2015/q1/27
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/99686
- https://github.com/illumos/illumos-gate/commit/d65686849024838243515b5c40ae2c479
- https://www.illumos.org/issues/5421
- http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2015/q1/27
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/99686
- https://github.com/illumos/illumos-gate/commit/d65686849024838243515b5c40ae2c479
- https://www.illumos.org/issues/5421
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-9491?
CVE-2014-9491 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). The devzvol_readdir function in illumos does not check the return value of a strchr call, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and panic) via unspecifie...
How severe is CVE-2014-9491?
CVE-2014-9491 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2014-9491?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Illumos Illumos.