CVE-2009-0870

Description

The NFSv4 Server module in the kernel in Sun Solaris 10, and OpenSolaris before snv_111, allow local users to cause a denial of service (infinite loop and system hang) by accessing an hsfs filesystem that is shared through NFSv4, related to the rfs4_op_readdir function.

Category

4.7
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.06%
Vendor Advisory sun.com Vendor Advisory secunia.com Vendor Advisory vupen.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/0765 vdb entry
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/0635 vdb entry vendor advisory
http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2009-090.htm
http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-66-252469-1 patch vendor advisory
http://securitytracker.com/id?1021819 vdb entry
http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-21-139462-02-1 patch
http://secunia.com/advisories/34371 third party advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/34031 patch vdb entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/49133 vdb entry
http://secunia.com/advisories/34193 third party advisory vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2009-0870?
CVE-2009-0870 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2009-0870?
To fix CVE-2009-0870, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2009-0870 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2009-0870 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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