Sun Solaris dotoprocs() denial of service
| solaris-dotoprocs-dos (39631) |  Low Risk |
Description:
An unspecified vulnerability within the dotoprocs() function in Sun Solaris could allow a local attacker to cause a system panic.
Platforms Affected:
- Sun, Solaris 10 x86
- Sun, Solaris 10 SPARC
Remedy:
Refer to Sun Alert ID: 103188 for patch, upgrade, or suggested workaround information. See References.
Consequences:
Denial of Service
References:
- Sun Alert ID: 103188, Security Vulnerability in Solaris 10 Related to the dotoprocs() Routine at http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-103188-1.
- ASA-2008-045: Security Vulnerability in Solaris 10 Related to the dotoprocs() Routine (Sun 103188)
- BID-27260: Sun Solaris 'dotoprocs()' Local Denial of Service Vulnerability
- CVE-2008-0269: Unspecified vulnerability in the dotoprocs function in Sun Solaris 10 allows local users to cause a denial of service (panic) via unspecified vectors.
- SA28491: Sun Solaris 10 "dotoprocs()" Denial of Service Vulnerability
- SECTRACK ID: 1019186: Solaris dotoprocs() Function Lets Local Users Deny Service
- VUPEN/ADV-2008-0130: Sun Solaris dotoprocs() Routine Local Denial of Service Vulnerability
Reported:
Jan 11, 2008
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